The 2025 season started with back-to-back losses for the Chicago Bears. And some fans panicked. The Bears then won eleven of their next thirteen games; they earned the Cardiac Bears nickname with six come-from-behind wins, they exorcised the Hail Mary demons, bullied the defending champs, walked off the Packers, and won the NFC North.

While the Bears made tremendous improvement this season, they have several weaknesses that could ruin their playoffs

It's not every year the Bears get a chance like this Saturday night, with a playoff game against a rival on their home field.

The Chicago Bears' 2026 schedule includes matchups against teams from the NFC South and AFC East. As division champions, the Bears will also play the first-place finishers from the NFC East, NFC West, and AFC South. The 2026 home schedule features opponents like the Patriots, Eagles, and Jaguars.

The Chicago Bears won the NFC North in 2025. We already know their 2026 opponents and what it means for their playoff chances next year.

The Atlanta Falcons have requested to speak with Chicago Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham for their vacant general manager position.

Despite leading the league in Pro Bowl fan voting, the Chicago Bears will only have three players from their roster represented on the Pro Bowl roster, but they deserve a lot more. Three players will be representing Chicago at the Pro Bowl in San Francisco: G Joe Thuney,

Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III, center, reaches for an incomplete pass between Detroit Lions cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (23) and safety Daniel Thomas (2) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley) ORG XMIT: IACN245