Slight edgeCHI
Chicago Bears
85.6PFM Team Score#6 NFL
Chicago Bears vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: PFM Team Comparison
The Chicago Bears hold a slight overall advantage over the Jacksonville Jaguars in the current PFM ratings. Chicago separates itself through the steadier quarterback room and the stronger coaching operation.
Current PFM Team Scores
JAX
Jacksonville Jaguars
83.7PFM Team Score#10 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Chicago Bears Higher
Quarterback is the clearest separator. Caleb Williams gives Chicago more certainty than the Jacksonville Jaguars have at the position. The Jacksonville Jaguars are closest in defense, where the teams remain essentially even.
Chicago also brings the stronger coaching operation. Chicago adds the clearer long-term football direction. The counterargument matters, but it does not erase Chicago's slight overall advantage.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Chicago vs. Jacksonville 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
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
JACKSONVILLE’S BEST PUSHBACK
Defense Is Jacksonville’s Only Close Fight
Jacksonville's defense gives the team one place to push back. Jacksonville sits only 0.1 points behind Chicago in Defense, but close is not the same as an edge. Chicago still has Caleb Williams at quarterback and Ben Johnson leading the coaching staff, two advantages the Jaguars cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
CHI85.6
Chicago Bears 85.6JAX83.7
Jacksonville Jaguars 83.7Overall NFL Rank
CHI#6
Chicago Bears #6JAX#10
Jacksonville Jaguars #10QB Stability
CHI83.4
Chicago Bears 83.4JAX81.2
Jacksonville Jaguars 81.2Roster Strength
CHI79.9
Chicago Bears 79.9JAX79.7
Jacksonville Jaguars 79.7Coaching Direction
CHI83.4
Chicago Bears 83.4JAX81.0
Jacksonville Jaguars 81.0Recent Performance
CHI87.1
Chicago Bears 87.1JAX89.3
Jacksonville Jaguars 89.3Offense
CHI85.5
Chicago Bears 85.5JAX82.4
Jacksonville Jaguars 82.4Defense
CHI84.1
Chicago Bears 84.1JAX84.0
Jacksonville Jaguars 84.0Franchise Direction
CHI81.4
Chicago Bears 81.4JAX76.5
Jacksonville Jaguars 76.5Explosiveness
CHI82.2
Chicago Bears 82.2JAX82.6
Jacksonville Jaguars 82.6Conference Rank
CHI#4
Chicago Bears #4JAX#4
Jacksonville Jaguars #4Division Rank
CHI#2
Chicago Bears #2JAX#1
Jacksonville Jaguars #1Outlook
CHIPlayoff ContenderJAXPlayoff Contender
Same outlookSCHEDULE 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 AheadJacksonville Jaguars
Remaining schedule rank: #31
Toughest stretch: Chicago Bears, Pittsburgh Steelers, Houston Texans
Strongest opponents: Chicago Bears, Houston Texans, Pittsburgh Steelers
Next five difficulty: 76.3
View Jacksonville Jaguars Road AheadChicago has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 2. The strongest opponents include Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions, and Green Bay Packers. Jacksonville 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 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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