CHI
Chicago Bears
85.6PFM Team Score#6 NFL
Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions: PFM Team Comparison
PFM rates the Detroit Lions higher than the Chicago Bears overall, with a slight advantage. The main reasons are the deeper roster and the stronger coaching operation.
Current PFM Team Scores
Slight edgeDET
Detroit Lions
86.7PFM Team Score#5 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Detroit Lions Higher
The Detroit Lions are stronger across the supporting lineup. Chicago needs more of its best players to cover the thinner parts of the roster. Chicago's strongest counterargument is Defense. The Chicago Bears own the stronger defense. More dependable stops give the offense better field position and keep one bad drive from controlling the day.
Detroit also brings the stronger coaching operation. Detroit adds the steadier quarterback room. PFM still has the Detroit Lions in front.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Chicago vs. Detroit 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.
CHIChicago Bears
DETDetroit Lions
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Chicago Bears’ Best Argument
The Bears can lean on their defense more than the Lions can. That creates a better floor when the offense stalls or field position turns against the team. That is why the overall gap is smaller than the score first suggests. Detroit still answers with the deeper roster and the stronger coaching operation, which keeps the overall judgment in place.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
CHI85.6
Chicago Bears 85.6DET86.7
Detroit Lions 86.7Overall NFL Rank
CHI#6
Chicago Bears #6DET#5
Detroit Lions #5QB Stability
CHI83.4
Chicago Bears 83.4DET85.6
Detroit Lions 85.6Roster Strength
CHI79.9
Chicago Bears 79.9DET83.3
Detroit Lions 83.3Coaching Direction
CHI83.4
Chicago Bears 83.4DET86.4
Detroit Lions 86.4Recent Performance
CHI87.1
Chicago Bears 87.1DET83.1
Detroit Lions 83.1Offense
CHI85.5
Chicago Bears 85.5DET88.8
Detroit Lions 88.8Defense
CHI84.1
Chicago Bears 84.1DET77.0
Detroit Lions 77.0Franchise Direction
CHI81.4
Chicago Bears 81.4DET80.6
Detroit Lions 80.6Explosiveness
CHI82.2
Chicago Bears 82.2DET85.4
Detroit Lions 85.4Conference Rank
CHI#4
Chicago Bears #4DET#3
Detroit Lions #3Division Rank
CHI#2
Chicago Bears #2DET#1
Detroit Lions #1Outlook
CHIPlayoff ContenderDETSuper Bowl Contender
Stronger outlook: Detroit LionsSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Chicago Bears
Remaining schedule rank: #2
Toughest stretch: Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions
Strongest opponents: Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers
Next five difficulty: 81.1
View Chicago Bears Road AheadDetroit Lions
Remaining schedule rank: #17
Toughest stretch: New England Patriots, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Chicago Bears
Strongest opponents: Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots
Next five difficulty: 78.3
View Detroit Lions Road AheadChicago has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 2. The strongest opponents include Buffalo Bills, the Detroit Lions, and Green Bay Packers. Detroit also has the more favorable road, which adds to the deeper roster and the stronger coaching operation.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated November 10, 2026. Schedule data updated November 9, 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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