Clear edgeCHI
Chicago Bears
85.3PFM Team Score#4 NFL
Chicago Bears vs. Houston Texans: PFM Team Comparison
PFM rates the Chicago Bears higher than the Houston Texans overall, with a clear advantage. The main reasons are the stronger defense and the more dependable offense.
Current PFM Team Scores
HOU
Houston Texans
80.0PFM Team Score#15 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Chicago Bears Higher
The Bears can lean on their defense more than the Texans can. That creates a better floor when the offense stalls or field position turns against the team. Houston's strongest counterargument is Explosiveness. The Houston Texans 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 more dependable offense. PFM still has the Chicago Bears in front.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Chicago vs. Houston 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
HOUHouston Texans
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Houston Texans’ Best Argument
The explosive-play advantage belongs to the Houston Texans. 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 defense and the more dependable offense, which keeps the overall judgment in place.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
CHI85.3
Chicago Bears 85.3HOU80.0
Houston Texans 80.0Overall NFL Rank
CHI#4
Chicago Bears #4HOU#15
Houston Texans #15QB Stability
CHI83.3
Chicago Bears 83.3HOU82.2
Houston Texans 82.2Roster Strength
CHI79.9
Chicago Bears 79.9HOU78.8
Houston Texans 78.8Coaching Direction
CHI82.9
Chicago Bears 82.9HOU81.0
Houston Texans 81.0Recent Performance
CHI87.0
Chicago Bears 87.0HOU75.4
Houston Texans 75.4Offense
CHI85.1
Chicago Bears 85.1HOU82.1
Houston Texans 82.1Defense
CHI83.5
Chicago Bears 83.5HOU79.8
Houston Texans 79.8Franchise Direction
CHI80.8
Chicago Bears 80.8HOU80.0
Houston Texans 80.0Explosiveness
CHI81.7
Chicago Bears 81.7HOU83.7
Houston Texans 83.7Conference Rank
CHI#3
Chicago Bears #3HOU#8
Houston Texans #8Division Rank
CHI#1
Chicago Bears #1HOU#2
Houston Texans #2Outlook
CHIPlayoff ContenderHOUPlayoff Contender
Same outlookSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Chicago Bears
Remaining schedule rank: #7
Toughest stretch: Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions
Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions
Next five difficulty: 80.3
View Chicago Bears Road AheadHouston Texans
Remaining schedule rank: #31
Toughest stretch: Jacksonville Jaguars, Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers
Strongest opponents: Jacksonville Jaguars, Green Bay Packers, Baltimore Ravens
Next five difficulty: 75.8
View Houston Texans Road AheadChicago has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 7. The strongest opponents include Seattle Seahawks, Buffalo Bills, and Detroit Lions. Houston 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 20, 2026. Schedule data updated October 19, 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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