Slight edgeDET
Detroit Lions
86.7PFM Team Score#5 NFL
Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears: PFM Team Comparison
The Detroit Lions hold a slight overall advantage over the Chicago Bears in the current PFM ratings. Detroit separates itself through the deeper roster and the stronger coaching operation.
Current PFM Team Scores
CHI
Chicago Bears
85.6PFM Team Score#6 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Detroit Lions Higher
The roster gap belongs to the Detroit Lions. It can lean on more than one unit when the offense or quarterback is not carrying the day. Chicago's strongest counterargument is Defense. 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.
Detroit also brings the stronger coaching operation. Detroit adds the steadier quarterback room. The Detroit Lions still deserves the higher PFM rating.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Detroit vs. Chicago Across the Core Pillars
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DETDetroit Lions
CHIChicago Bears
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Chicago Bears’ Best Argument
Defense is one of the clearest reasons the Chicago Bears sit higher. The unit gives the offense more chances to recover from a bad drive. The defense advantage is a real point in Chicago's favor, but it does not outweigh the rest of the higher-rated team’s advantages. The problem for Chicago is that Detroit counters with the deeper roster and the stronger coaching operation.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
DET86.7
Detroit Lions 86.7CHI85.6
Chicago Bears 85.6Overall NFL Rank
DET#5
Detroit Lions #5CHI#6
Chicago Bears #6QB Stability
DET85.6
Detroit Lions 85.6CHI83.4
Chicago Bears 83.4Roster Strength
DET83.3
Detroit Lions 83.3CHI79.9
Chicago Bears 79.9Coaching Direction
DET86.4
Detroit Lions 86.4CHI83.4
Chicago Bears 83.4Recent Performance
DET83.1
Detroit Lions 83.1CHI87.1
Chicago Bears 87.1Offense
DET88.8
Detroit Lions 88.8CHI85.5
Chicago Bears 85.5Defense
DET77.0
Detroit Lions 77.0CHI84.1
Chicago Bears 84.1Franchise Direction
DET80.6
Detroit Lions 80.6CHI81.4
Chicago Bears 81.4Explosiveness
DET85.4
Detroit Lions 85.4CHI82.2
Chicago Bears 82.2Conference Rank
DET#3
Detroit Lions #3CHI#4
Chicago Bears #4Division Rank
DET#1
Detroit Lions #1CHI#2
Chicago Bears #2Outlook
DETSuper Bowl ContenderCHIPlayoff Contender
Stronger outlook: Detroit LionsSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Detroit 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 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 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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