Clear edgeSEA
Seattle Seahawks
87.8PFM Team Score#3 NFL
Seattle Seahawks vs. Chicago Bears: PFM Team Comparison
The Seattle Seahawks hold a clear overall advantage over the Chicago Bears in the current PFM ratings. Seattle separates itself through the stronger defense and the deeper roster.
Current PFM Team Scores
CHI
Chicago Bears
85.7PFM Team Score#5 NFL
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PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Seattle Seahawks Higher
Defense is one of the clearest reasons the Seattle Seahawks 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.
Seattle also brings the deeper roster. Seattle adds the stronger coaching operation. The counterargument matters, but it does not erase Seattle's clear overall advantage.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Seattle vs. Chicago Across the Core Pillars
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SEASeattle Seahawks
CHIChicago Bears
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Chicago Bears’ Best Argument
The Chicago Bears bring the broader offense. The unit has more answers than Seattle when the opening approach stalls. The offense 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 Seattle counters with the stronger defense and the deeper roster.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
SEA87.8
Seattle Seahawks 87.8CHI85.7
Chicago Bears 85.7Overall NFL Rank
SEA#3
Seattle Seahawks #3CHI#5
Chicago Bears #5QB Stability
SEA82.6
Seattle Seahawks 82.6CHI84.0
Chicago Bears 84.0Roster Strength
SEA84.5
Seattle Seahawks 84.5CHI79.9
Chicago Bears 79.9Coaching Direction
SEA87.8
Seattle Seahawks 87.8CHI83.2
Chicago Bears 83.2Recent Performance
SEA83.7
Seattle Seahawks 83.7CHI87.1
Chicago Bears 87.1Offense
SEA82.7
Seattle Seahawks 82.7CHI85.9
Chicago Bears 85.9Defense
SEA90.6
Seattle Seahawks 90.6CHI83.2
Chicago Bears 83.2Franchise Direction
SEA83.1
Seattle Seahawks 83.1CHI80.8
Chicago Bears 80.8Explosiveness
SEA83.8
Seattle Seahawks 83.8CHI85.2
Chicago Bears 85.2Conference Rank
SEA#2
Seattle Seahawks #2CHI#4
Chicago Bears #4Division Rank
SEA#2
Seattle Seahawks #2CHI#2
Chicago Bears #2Outlook
SEASuper Bowl ContenderCHIPlayoff Contender
Stronger outlook: Seattle SeahawksSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Seattle Seahawks
Remaining schedule rank: #18
Toughest stretch: Los Angeles Rams, Carolina Panthers
Strongest opponents: San Francisco 49ers, Chicago Bears, Los Angeles Rams
Next five difficulty: 79.9
View Seattle Seahawks Road AheadChicago Bears
Remaining schedule rank: #3
Toughest stretch: Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions
Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills
Next five difficulty: 81.7
View Chicago Bears Road AheadChicago has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 3. The strongest opponents include the Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions, and Buffalo Bills. Seattle also has the more favorable road, which adds to the stronger defense and the deeper roster.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated October 27, 2026. Schedule data updated October 26, 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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