ATL
Atlanta Falcons
76.5PFM Team Score#21 NFL
Atlanta Falcons vs. Chicago Bears: PFM Team Comparison
PFM rates the Chicago Bears higher than the Atlanta Falcons overall, with a clear advantage. The main reasons are the stronger coaching operation and the stronger defense.
Current PFM Team Scores
Clear edgeCHI
Chicago Bears
83.2PFM Team Score#8 NFL
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Why PFM Rates the Chicago Bears Higher
The staff edge favors the Chicago Bears. Ben Johnson gives the team steadier direction than Atlanta has on the sideline. Atlanta's strongest counterargument is Explosiveness. The Atlanta Falcons have more ways to create a sudden scoring chance. That big-play ability can change field position before a defense settles in.
Chicago also brings the stronger defense. Chicago adds the steadier quarterback room. PFM still has the Chicago Bears in front.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Atlanta vs. Chicago Across the Core Pillars
The farther a team reaches, the stronger the rating. Each category also calls out which team has the edge and the exact gap. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
CHIChicago Bears
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Atlanta Falcons’ Best Argument
The explosive-play advantage belongs to the Atlanta Falcons. One chunk gain can rescue a drive that was otherwise going nowhere. That is why the overall gap is smaller than the score first suggests. Chicago still answers with the stronger coaching operation and the stronger defense, which keeps the overall judgment in place.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
ATL76.5
Atlanta Falcons 76.5CHI83.2
Chicago Bears 83.2Overall NFL Rank
ATL#21
Atlanta Falcons #21CHI#8
Chicago Bears #8QB Stability
ATL77.1
Atlanta Falcons 77.1CHI80.4
Chicago Bears 80.4Roster Strength
ATL76.6
Atlanta Falcons 76.6CHI79.9
Chicago Bears 79.9Coaching Direction
ATL74.8
Atlanta Falcons 74.8CHI82.9
Chicago Bears 82.9Recent Performance
ATL74.7
Atlanta Falcons 74.7CHI83.6
Chicago Bears 83.6Offense
ATL81.1
Atlanta Falcons 81.1CHI84.9
Chicago Bears 84.9Defense
ATL78.4
Atlanta Falcons 78.4CHI83.2
Chicago Bears 83.2Franchise Direction
ATL75.5
Atlanta Falcons 75.5CHI80.7
Chicago Bears 80.7Explosiveness
ATL83.5
Atlanta Falcons 83.5CHI80.9
Chicago Bears 80.9Conference Rank
ATL#11
Atlanta Falcons #11CHI#5
Chicago Bears #5Division Rank
ATL#1
Atlanta Falcons #1CHI#2
Chicago Bears #2Outlook
ATLIn the Playoff MixCHIPlayoff Contender
Stronger outlook: Chicago BearsSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Atlanta Falcons
Remaining schedule rank: #13
Toughest stretch: Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions
Next five difficulty: 84.2
View Atlanta Falcons Road AheadChicago Bears
Remaining schedule rank: #9
Toughest stretch: Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions
Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills
Next five difficulty: 78.9
View Chicago Bears Road AheadChicago has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 9. The strongest opponents include Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions, and Buffalo Bills. Atlanta gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Chicago still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated October 13, 2026. Schedule data updated October 12, 2026.
How to Read This Comparison
PFM Team Score determines the overall order. The Team DNA comparison puts five core pillars on the same 0–100 scale, while the full rows show every current category.
PFM compares overall team strength rather than predicting one matchup. Road Ahead adds schedule context without changing PFM Team Score.
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