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Chicago Bears vs. Atlanta Falcons: PFM Team Comparison

The Chicago Bears hold a major overall advantage over the Atlanta Falcons in the current PFM ratings. Chicago separates itself through the stronger coaching operation and the more dependable offense.

Current PFM Team Scores

Major edgeCHI

Chicago Bears

86.1PFM Team Score#6 NFL
ATL

Atlanta Falcons

75.8PFM Team Score#21 NFL
HEAD-TO-HEAD RESULTS

Chicago Bears vs. Atlanta Falcons: Previous Meetings

Chicago Bears lead the recorded series 1–0 over 1 meetings.

Chicago Bears1 wins
Atlanta Falcons0 wins
Recorded meetings1

Recent Meetings

DateMatchupFinalWinner
Oct 18, 2026Chicago Bears at Atlanta Falcons31–23Chicago Bears
  1. Oct 18, 20262026 season
    Chicago BearsAway31 – 23Atlanta FalconsHome
    Chicago Bears won

Results shown: 2026. Scores since 1999: nflverse (CC BY 4.0). Earlier meetings that have not been verified are excluded.

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PFM JUDGMENT

Why PFM Rates the Chicago Bears Higher

The Chicago Bears have the stronger coaching operation under Ben Johnson. The advantage shows up in preparation, adjustments and pressure situations. The Atlanta Falcons are closest in roster strength, where the teams remain essentially even.

Chicago also brings the more dependable offense. Chicago adds the steadier quarterback room. The Chicago Bears still deserves the higher PFM rating.

TEAM DNA COMPARISON

Chicago vs. Atlanta 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
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Chicago Bears vs. Atlanta Falcons Team DNA comparisonPFM category scores on a 0 to 100 scale. QB Stability: Chicago Bears 84.0, Atlanta Falcons 77.2, edge CHI +6.8; Offense: Chicago Bears 85.9, Atlanta Falcons 77.7, edge CHI +8.2; Defense: Chicago Bears 84.0, Atlanta Falcons 78.0, edge CHI +6.0; Coaching Direction: Chicago Bears 83.4, Atlanta Falcons 74.5, edge CHI +8.9; Roster Depth: Chicago Bears 79.9, Atlanta Falcons 76.3, edge CHI +3.6. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team at a time.
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ATLANTA’S BEST PUSHBACK

Roster Strength Is Atlanta’s Only Close Fight

Atlanta's roster gives the team one place to push back. Atlanta sits only 3.6 points behind Chicago in Roster Strength, 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 Falcons cannot match in this comparison.

COMPLETE COMPARISON

Where Each Team Has the Edge

PFM Team Score

CHI86.1
Chicago Bears 86.1
ATL75.8
Atlanta Falcons 75.8
Major Chicago Bears edge

Overall NFL Rank

CHI#6
Chicago Bears #6
ATL#21
Atlanta Falcons #21
Chicago Bears ranks higher

QB Stability

CHI84.0
Chicago Bears 84.0
ATL77.2
Atlanta Falcons 77.2
Clear Chicago Bears edge

Roster Strength

CHI79.9
Chicago Bears 79.9
ATL76.3
Atlanta Falcons 76.3
Clear Chicago Bears edge

Coaching Direction

CHI83.4
Chicago Bears 83.4
ATL74.5
Atlanta Falcons 74.5
Clear Chicago Bears edge

Recent Performance

CHI87.9
Chicago Bears 87.9
ATL73.4
Atlanta Falcons 73.4
Major Chicago Bears edge

Offense

CHI85.9
Chicago Bears 85.9
ATL77.7
Atlanta Falcons 77.7
Clear Chicago Bears edge

Defense

CHI84.0
Chicago Bears 84.0
ATL78.0
Atlanta Falcons 78.0
Clear Chicago Bears edge

Franchise Direction

CHI80.6
Chicago Bears 80.6
ATL75.5
Atlanta Falcons 75.5
Clear Chicago Bears edge

Explosiveness

CHI85.2
Chicago Bears 85.2
ATL78.3
Atlanta Falcons 78.3
Clear Chicago Bears edge

Conference Rank

CHI#4
Chicago Bears #4
ATL#11
Atlanta Falcons #11
Chicago Bears ranks higher

Division Rank

CHI#2
Chicago Bears #2
ATL#2
Atlanta Falcons #2
Even rank

Outlook

CHISuper Bowl ContenderATLPlayoff Long Shot
Stronger outlook: Chicago Bears
SCHEDULE CONTEXT

Which Team Has the Tougher Road?

Chicago Bears

Remaining schedule rank: #2

Toughest stretch: Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions

Strongest opponents: Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars

Next five difficulty: 80.7

View Chicago Bears Road Ahead

Atlanta Falcons

Remaining schedule rank: #18

Toughest stretch: Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions

Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings

Next five difficulty: 81.5

View Atlanta Falcons Road Ahead

Chicago has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 2. The strongest opponents include Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills, and Jacksonville Jaguars. Atlanta gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Chicago still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.

View the complete all-32 Road Ahead

Ratings and Schedule Freshness

PFM ratings updated November 3, 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.

See the complete PFM NFL Team Rankings and methodology.

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