Big-Play Threat
Ben Johnson moves formations and uses play action to create clean matchups for Caleb Williams. Chicago's defense attacks from the front while asking the coverage to stay aggressive behind it.
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PFM Verdict
Why PFM Ranks the Bears Here
Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson give Chicago a believable offensive direction, with Rome Odunze and Colston Loveland adding matchup options. The Bears rank No. 12 because the upside still comes with too many unstable drives when protection breaks or turnovers force Williams out of rhythm. Year two has to produce a steadier offense, not just more impressive flashes.
NFL Rank#12Current PFM ranking
NFC Rank#6Among NFC teams
QB Stability#13Caleb Williams · Built to Trust
Season OutlookPlayoff Contender
Head coachBen Johnson
Offensive coordinatorPress Taylor
Defensive coordinatorDennis Allen
Latest Ratings Update
Updated Aug 4, 2026PFM Trend
Latest directionDeclined
Chicago Bears' rating took a step back after Coby Bryant suffered a knee injury expected to sideline him for 8-10 weeks, lowering the Bears' roster and defensive grades.
PFM Team Score83.8
Score movement-0.14
NFL RankNo. 12
Rank movementNo rank change
Roster StrengthDeclined81.9 → 81.6 · -0.32
Defense StrengthDeclined81.4 → 81.2 · -0.18
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Coaching Direction
The defense is the side to watch. More consistent stops would take pressure off of Caleb Williams.
Chicago’s Unit Gap Comes Down to Passing-Down Execution
The offense owns a 4.0-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.
Chicago Has Real Big-Play Stress
Chicago ranks 6th in explosive-play ability. Caleb Williams gives the offense a player defenses have to find. That burst can flip a drive without asking the offense to be perfect.
PFM ROAD AHEAD
2026 Chicago Bears Strength of Schedule
Chicago sits near the middle of the league at No. 12 in schedule strength, with opponents averaging 81.0. Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions create the toughest stretch, but 6 games against current top-10 teams keep the schedule from belonging at either extreme.
Difficulty Rank#12No. 1 is toughest
Opponent PFM Avg.81.0Average across opponents
Next 3 Avg.79.1Upcoming opponents
Top-10 Matchups6Games vs. current top 10
Away games left8
Top-10 road opponents3
at Carolina Panthers72.3 PFM · #29
Sep 13 · 1:00 pmAwayBottom 10
vs. Minnesota Vikings78.9 PFM · #19
Sep 20 · 1:00 pmHome
vs. Philadelphia Eagles86.2 PFM · #6
Sep 28 · 8:15 pmHomeTop 10
Toughest remaining opponent: 
Seattle Seahawks at 91.3 PFM.
PFM Reporter
All eyes on Caleb Williams
The Madden cover athlete will look to build on an impressive 2025 campaign. Chicago didn't make a ton of offseason moves but adding former Seahawk Coby Bryant should shore up their secondary.
Analysis updatedJune 19, 2026
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Closest Team DNA Match
Built Like Green Bay Packers
Green Bay PackersMatch distance: 1.30 rating points
Shared profile: Offense and Coaching Direction.
Chicago creates matchup leverage through the offensive line, whereas Green Bay creates early-down control through the offensive line. two important parts of the roster connect the teams because each side has a football answer beyond the first option. Chicago separates on defense, where the stronger blend of pressure and coverage is built around coverage and the defensive front.
Where they separate: Defense. Bears hold the stronger current rating.
Division Pressure
NFC North
Detroit and Green Bay remain more complete than Chicago, especially in the lines that decide cold-weather games. The Bears can move into that tier if Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson turn formation advantages into consistent points rather than isolated highlights.
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Chicago Bears in the Super Bowl Era
Chicago has one championship in 2 Super Bowl appearances, earned in Super Bowl XX in 1986.
- Super Bowl Titles
- 1
- Super Bowl Appearances
- 2
- Super Bowl Record
- 1–1
- Last Appearance
- 2007 Super Bowl XLI
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