Chicago Bears target high‑scoring offense for 2026 season

The Chicago Bears finished the 2025 campaign 11‑6, captured the NFC North title and reached the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Head coach Ben Johnson and the team’s young core are aiming to build on that success in the 2026 season.

Sports analyst Connor Orr projects quarterback Caleb Williams and tight end Colston Loveland as the Bears’ first‑time Pro Bowl selections. Orr wrote that Williams’ “sack avoidance will remain an elite trait for at least another few seasons,” while Loveland is praised for his “hyper‑extension” of modern offensive schemes and his chemistry with Williams.

Across the NFC North, scoring averages are expected to rise as several teams grapple with defensive uncertainties. Analysts note that the division’s defenses are “ill‑equipped to handle what looks like as potent a group of offenses,” creating an environment where the Bears’ improved offense could thrive, even as questions remain about the depth of their defensive line.