2026 Chicago Bears Preview: Roster, Odds & Win Total
Hosts preview the 2026 Chicago Bears, looking at Caleb Williams's development, Ben Johnson's offense, a shaky defense, and what the schedule means for their win total.
The gist
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The Bears' +22 turnover differential in 2025 was a big outlier, and their defense rates well below average without it.
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Ben Johnson's scheme cut Caleb Williams's sack total from 68 to 24, but his completion percentage over expected still ranks 29th.
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Tight end Cole Kmet emerged as a potential top-3 option at his position, giving the skill group a 7.2 rating among the league's best.
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A favorable schedule with extra rest windows and no Niners or Rams creates possible betting value if the Bears start slowly.
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