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The 2025 NFL Season – Team Record and Game Log
Season Review
Chicago Bears
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| Game | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Vikings(0-0) at Bears(0-0) | LOSS | Vikings 27 – Bears 24 |
| Bears(0-1) at Lions(0-1) | LOSS | Bears 21 – Lions 52 |
| Cowboys(1-1) at Bears(0-2) | WIN | Cowboys 14 – Bears 31 |
| Bears(1-2) at Raiders(1-2) | WIN | Bears 25 – Raiders 24 |
| Bears(2-2) at Redskins(3-2) | WIN | Bears 25 – Redskins 24 |
| Saints(1-5) at Bears(3-2) | WIN | Saints 14 – Bears 26 |
| Bears(4-2) at Ravens(1-5) | LOSS | Bears 16 – Ravens 30 |
| Bears(4-3) at Bengals(3-5) | WIN | Bears 47 – Bengals 42 |
| Giants(2-8) at Bears(5-3) | WIN | Giants 20 – Bears 24 |
| Bears(6-3) at Vikings(4-5) | WIN | Bears 19 – Vikings 17 |
| Steelers(6-4) at Bears(7-3) | WIN | Steelers 28 – Bears 31 |
| Bears(8-3) at Eagles(8-3) | WIN | Bears 24 – Eagles 15 |
| Bears(9-3) at Packers(8-3-1) | LOSS | Bears 21 – Packers 28 |
| Browns(3-10) at Bears(9-4) | WIN | Browns 3 – Bears 31 |
| Packers(9-4-1) at Bears(10-4) | WIN | Packers 16 – Bears 22 |
| Bears(11-4) at 49ers(11-4) | LOSS | Bears 38 – 49ers 42 |
| Lions(8-8) at Bears(11-5) | LOSS | Lions 19 – Bears 16 |
| Packers(9-7-1) at Bears(11-6) | WIN | Packers 27 – Bears 31 |
Walt’s Latest Bears Power Ranking
Updated 5/13/2026
at 5:05 AM
Rank: 14
Previously: 11
It was disappointing that the Bears failed to upgrade their pass rush this offseason. However, Caleb Williams should continue to improve now that he has another year in Ben Johnson’s offense. The Bears should be in the playoff mix in 2026, but I don’t consider them to be a top-10 team.
2026 NFL Season – Upcoming Schedule
Schedule| Week | Opponent | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
@
Panthers
|
9/13/2026 1:00:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 2 |
vs
Vikings
|
9/20/2026 1:00:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 3 |
vs
Eagles
|
9/28/2026 8:15:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 4 |
vs
Jets
|
10/4/2026 1:00:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 5 |
@
Packers
|
10/11/2026 4:25:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 6 |
@
Falcons
|
10/18/2026 1:00:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 7 |
vs
Patriots
|
10/22/2026 8:15:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 8 |
@
Seahawks
|
11/2/2026 8:15:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 9 |
vs
Buccaneers
|
11/8/2026 8:20:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 11 |
vs
Saints
|
11/22/2026 1:00:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 12 |
@
Lions
|
11/26/2026 1:00:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 13 |
vs
Jaguars
|
12/6/2026 1:00:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 14 |
@
Dolphins
|
12/13/2026 1:00:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 15 |
@
Bills
|
12/19/2026 8:20:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 16 |
vs
Packers
|
12/25/2026 1:00:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 17 |
vs
Lions
|
1/3/2027 4:25:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 18 |
@
Vikings
|
1/9/2027 1:00:00 PM EST | TBD |
Walt’s Team Needs Assessment
Needs
The Bears began the season 0-2, but showed great improvement in Ben Johnson’s first year. Their offense was terrific at times, though their defense was a complete sieve on occasion.
- Three Defensive Tackles: The weakest area of Chicago’s roster last year was the interior of the defensive line. The Bears were devoid of talent there, so they need a complete overhaul at the position. Signed Neville Gallimore
- Two Defensive Ends: The Bears had the fewest quarterback pressures in the NFL last year. They need multiple new edge players to join Montez Sweat.
- Two Safeties: Kevin Byard is an impending free agent, but he’s an older player anyway. A new safety is needed next to Jaquan Brisker, assuming Brisker is re-signed. Signed Coby Bryant
- Cornerback: A better pass rush will help Chicago’s secondary, but an upgrade at cornerback is needed.
- Running Back: D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai posted great stats because they had elite blocking ahead of them. Ben Johnson’s Chicago offense could go to the next level if he found a better running back.
- Wide Receiver Depth: D.J. Moore could be on the way out, so the Bears will need another wideout for depth.
Walt’s 2026 NFL Draft – Overall Team Grade and Selection Grades
Draft Review
Walt’s Draft Grade:
C Grade
Walt’s Grade Summary
The Bears made seven picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, and yet none of them scored better than a B+. Even worse, the Bears neglected their top positions of need – edge rusher and defensive tackle – throughout the entire draft. I understand that defensive tackle as a tough position to address because this was a terrible class for that position, but there were plenty of edge rushers Chicago could have taken to improve its ability to generate quarterback pressure.
Chicago did not have a success draft, but it made some decent picks. Dillon Thieneman is an athletic, instinctive safety who could have been chosen a bit earlier than No. 25. Logan Jones is a strong center who excels in run blocking, and he might end up being a quality starter. Sam Roush is a skilled tight end, though he didn’t fill a need at all. Cornerback Malik Muhammad also has talent, though he needs to bulk up for the NFL.
While it’s disappointing that the Bears didn’t obtain a pass rusher, they made enough decent selections to avoid a poor grade.
Chicago did not have a success draft, but it made some decent picks. Dillon Thieneman is an athletic, instinctive safety who could have been chosen a bit earlier than No. 25. Logan Jones is a strong center who excels in run blocking, and he might end up being a quality starter. Sam Roush is a skilled tight end, though he didn’t fill a need at all. Cornerback Malik Muhammad also has talent, though he needs to bulk up for the NFL.
While it’s disappointing that the Bears didn’t obtain a pass rusher, they made enough decent selections to avoid a poor grade.
Draft Picks / Prospect Links
Pick 25
B
Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
S
Oregon
Rnk: 23
Scouting Report
Keldric Faulk fell right into the Bears’ laps, but so did Dillon Thieneman. Sort of. Thieneman was expected to be drafted earlier, but safeties fall, so Thieneman being available isn’t a surprise. Thieneman will be a nice upgrade for the Bears at safety, but they should have considered other players for their dreadful pass rush. They’ll have an opportunity to do so in the second round.
Pick 57
B
Logan Jones, C, Iowa
C
Iowa
Rnk: 90
This is a solid pick. The Bears needed a center after losing their starter to an unexpected retirement. Garrett Bradbury was signed, but he sucks. Logan Jones is a strong run blocker, so I’m not surprised that Ben Johnson drafted him. Jones needs to improve his pass protection, so he’s a bit of a project in that regard.
Pick 69
C
Sam Roush, TE, Stanford
TE
Stanford
Rnk: 70
Scouting Report
The good news concerning this pick is that Sam Roush is a quality, productive player who provides good value because he easily could’ve gone in the seocnd round. The bad news is that this doesn’t fill a need at all. I know Ben Johnson likes his tight ends, but they should have focused more on their flawed defense.
Pick 89
C
Zavion Thomas, WR, LSU
WR
LSU
Rnk: 182
Zavion Thomas is not much of a receiver because he can’t run routes. What he can do is generate exploive kick returns, so I have to think this is primarily a special teams pick. That’s fine, but not an amazing use of resources in the third round.
Pick 124
B+
Malik Muhammad, CB, Texas
CB
Texas
Rnk: 89
Malik Muhammad could’ve gone a bit earlier than this, so I can understand why the Bears traded up for him. Muhammad needs to bulk up, but he’s a talented cornerback who can fill a need.
Pick 166
B
Keyshaun Elliott, LB, Arizona State
LB
Arizona State
Rnk: 132
Keyshaun Elliott is a dangerous blitzer and a versatile linebacker. The Bears lost a linebacker during the offseason, so they needed a replacement. I had Elliott going six picks earlier, so the range makes sense.
Pick 213
C
Jordan van den Berg, DT, Georgia Tech
DT
Georgia Tech
Rnk: 0
Jordan Van Den Berg is a world-class athlete, but is very raw. I had him as a UDFA-type prospect, so I didn’t have him in my mock draft. The Bears are at least addressing a need in a very weak class at the position.
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