Clear edgeNE
New England Patriots
86.0PFM Team Score#7 NFL
New England Patriots vs. Chicago Bears: PFM Team Comparison
The New England Patriots hold a clear overall advantage over the Chicago Bears in the current PFM ratings. New England separates itself through the stronger defense and the stronger coaching operation.
Current PFM Team Scores
CHI
Chicago Bears
84.0PFM Team Score#12 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the New England Patriots Higher
Defense is one of the clearest reasons the New England Patriots sit higher. The unit gives the offense more chances to recover from a bad drive. Chicago's strongest counterargument is Offense. The offensive edge favors the Chicago Bears because the unit has the better week-to-week floor. It can keep moving even when the first answer is taken away.
New England also brings the stronger coaching operation. The New England Patriots still deserves the higher PFM rating.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
New England 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.
NENew England Patriots
CHIChicago Bears
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Chicago Bears’ Best Argument
The Chicago Bears bring the broader offense. The unit has more answers than New England when the opening approach stalls. That is why the overall gap is smaller than the score first suggests. New England still answers with the stronger defense and the stronger coaching operation, which keeps the overall judgment in place.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
NE86.0
New England Patriots 86.0CHI84.0
Chicago Bears 84.0Overall NFL Rank
NE#7
New England Patriots #7CHI#12
Chicago Bears #12QB Stability
NE84.0
New England Patriots 84.0CHI84.0
Chicago Bears 84.0Roster Strength
NE80.4
New England Patriots 80.4CHI81.9
Chicago Bears 81.9Coaching Direction
NE85.0
New England Patriots 85.0CHI82.9
Chicago Bears 82.9Recent Performance
NE87.7
New England Patriots 87.7CHI78.7
Chicago Bears 78.7Offense
NE83.8
New England Patriots 83.8CHI85.8
Chicago Bears 85.8Defense
NE83.8
New England Patriots 83.8CHI81.4
Chicago Bears 81.4Franchise Direction
NE78.1
New England Patriots 78.1CHI80.8
Chicago Bears 80.8Explosiveness
NE88.7
New England Patriots 88.7CHI88.0
Chicago Bears 88.0Conference Rank
NE#2
New England Patriots #2CHI#6
Chicago Bears #6Division Rank
NE#1
New England Patriots #1CHI#2
Chicago Bears #2Outlook
NESuper Bowl ContenderCHIPlayoff Contender
Stronger outlook: New England PatriotsTEAM CONSTRUCTION
How These Teams Are Built Differently
New England Patriots
- Strongest Rating
- Explosiveness
- Category Edge
- Defense
- Biggest Matchup Concern
- Franchise Direction
New England's clearest category edge is Defense. The New England Patriots own the stronger defense against the Chicago Bears. More dependable stops give the offense better field position and keep one bad drive from controlling the day. The biggest problem in this matchup is Franchise Direction, where Chicago owns the clearer advantage.
Chicago Bears
- Strongest Rating
- Explosiveness
- Category Edge
- Franchise Direction
- Biggest Matchup Concern
- Defense
Chicago's clearest category edge is Franchise Direction. The Chicago Bears have the stronger long-term direction against the New England Patriots. The quarterback room, roster strength and coaching direction support the same competitive window. The biggest problem in this matchup is Defense, where New England owns the clearer advantage.
SCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
New England Patriots
Full schedule rank: #10
Toughest stretch: Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Chargers, Buffalo Bills
Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions
View New England Patriots Road AheadChicago Bears
Full schedule rank: #11
Toughest stretch: Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions
Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles
View Chicago Bears Road AheadNew England has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 10. The strongest opponents include Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs, and Detroit Lions. Chicago gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while New England still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated July 24, 2026. Schedule data updated June 29, 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.