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Caleb Williams can stress defenses outside structure, and Ben Johnson’s motion gives him cleaner matchups before the snap. Rome Odunze gives the offense a target who can attack the middle and the boundary. The defense and protection still have to keep pace with an offense being asked to carry the team.
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Chicago's identity starts with a motion-heavy play-action offense designed to create favorable matchups for Caleb Williams. Rome Odunze and Colston Loveland give the offense two more ways to create matchup problems.
The defense is the side to watch. More consistent stops would take pressure off of Caleb Williams.
The offense owns a 5.0-point edge, but that advantage disappears when protection forces long-yardage throws or the defense gives away leverage in coverage. Chicago can control the script only if both sides stop turning third down into the hardest snap of the series.
Caleb Williams is carrying more certainty than the rest of the roster. That works for a week; it is a much tougher way to survive a season. The roster question is replacing proven receiver production while keeping the protection clean for Williams.
The Bears win by using motion to create leverage, letting Williams attack downfield and making the opponent chase Chicago’s scoring pace.
The Bears are most exposed in protection breakdowns and turnover games that force Williams to play outside the structure too often. Those games put a spotlight on replacing proven receiver production while keeping the protection clean for the quarterback.
Chicago ranks No. 13 in schedule difficulty, with an average opponent PFM Score of 81.0 and 6 games against current top-10 teams. Three of those top-10 matchups are away, while the next 5 opponents average 78.9.
Toughest remaining opponent: 
Seattle Seahawks at 91.3 PFM.
These are the two closest on-field builds in the PFM ratings. The similarities matter, but so do the differences.
The Packers are the closest match because both teams put the quarterback at the center of the week-to-week answer. The Bears lean on a motion-heavy play-action offense, while the Packers lean on a wide-zone and play-action offense. The Packers have the stronger offense.
The Patriots are another close match because both teams trust the quarterback to set the weekly ceiling. The Bears get there through a motion-heavy play-action offense; the Patriots are built around a play-action and spread offense. Defense is where the Patriots create the separation.
The Madden cover athlete will look to build on a impressive 2025 campaign. Chicago didn't make a ton of offseason moves but adding former Seahawk Coby Bryant should sure up their secondary.
Green Bay and Detroit remain the most complete NFC North obstacles. A motion-heavy play-action plan gives Chicago enough to stay in the race. The remaining problem is replacing proven receiver production while keeping the protection clean for Williams.
Chicago has one championship in 2 Super Bowl appearances, earned in Super Bowl XX in 1986.
