Clear edgeCHI
Chicago Bears
83.2PFM Team Score#8 NFL
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Chicago Bears vs. Atlanta Falcons: PFM Team Comparison
The Chicago Bears hold a clear overall advantage over the Atlanta Falcons in the current PFM ratings. Chicago separates itself through the stronger coaching operation and the stronger defense.
Current PFM Team Scores
ATL
Atlanta Falcons
76.5PFM Team Score#21 NFL
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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. Atlanta's strongest counterargument is Explosiveness. The explosive-play advantage belongs to the Atlanta Falcons. One chunk gain can rescue a drive that was otherwise going nowhere.
Chicago also brings the stronger defense. 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
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CHIChicago Bears
ATLAtlanta Falcons
THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Atlanta Falcons’ Best Argument
The Atlanta Falcons are the bigger threat to change a game with one play. Chicago has less room for a coverage mistake or missed tackle. The explosiveness advantage is a real point in Atlanta's favor, but it does not outweigh the rest of the higher-rated team’s advantages. The problem for Atlanta is that Chicago counters with the stronger coaching operation and the stronger defense.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
CHI83.2
Chicago Bears 83.2ATL76.5
Atlanta Falcons 76.5Overall NFL Rank
CHI#8
Chicago Bears #8ATL#21
Atlanta Falcons #21QB Stability
CHI80.4
Chicago Bears 80.4ATL77.1
Atlanta Falcons 77.1Roster Strength
CHI79.9
Chicago Bears 79.9ATL76.6
Atlanta Falcons 76.6Coaching Direction
CHI82.9
Chicago Bears 82.9ATL74.8
Atlanta Falcons 74.8Recent Performance
CHI83.6
Chicago Bears 83.6ATL74.7
Atlanta Falcons 74.7Offense
CHI84.9
Chicago Bears 84.9ATL81.1
Atlanta Falcons 81.1Defense
CHI83.2
Chicago Bears 83.2ATL78.4
Atlanta Falcons 78.4Franchise Direction
CHI80.7
Chicago Bears 80.7ATL75.5
Atlanta Falcons 75.5Explosiveness
CHI80.9
Chicago Bears 80.9ATL83.5
Atlanta Falcons 83.5Conference Rank
CHI#5
Chicago Bears #5ATL#11
Atlanta Falcons #11Division Rank
CHI#2
Chicago Bears #2ATL#1
Atlanta Falcons #1Outlook
CHIPlayoff ContenderATLIn the Playoff Mix
Stronger outlook: Chicago BearsSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Chicago Bears
Remaining schedule rank: #9
Toughest stretch: Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions
Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills
Next five difficulty: 78.9
View Chicago Bears Road AheadAtlanta Falcons
Remaining schedule rank: #13
Toughest stretch: Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions
Next five difficulty: 84.2
View Atlanta Falcons Road AheadChicago has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 9. The strongest opponents include Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions, and Buffalo Bills. Atlanta 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 October 13, 2026. Schedule data updated October 16, 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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