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Chicago Bears forecasted to improve under head coach Ben Johnson

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 6:01 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Chicago Bears forecasted to improve under head coach Ben Johnson

Summary

As the NFL regular season approaches, predictions for the Chicago Bears are under review. The Bears finished last season with an 11-6 record, winning the NFC North, though their performance raised questions about their actual dominance. The team capitalized on turnovers, ranking first in takeaways but struggled defensively. This offseason, Bears head coach Ben Johnson continues to foster a winning culture while navigating roster changes, including the loss of key defensive players. The season predictions highlight the potential for the Bears to build on last year's success as they aim to improve their standings.

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By the Numbers

•Bears won the NFC North last season with an 11-6 record.
•Team ranked first in turnovers but struggled defensively.
•New head coach Ben Johnson aims to enhance team performance.
•Significant defensive roster changes include the departure of key players.
•Bears look to leverage last season's success for improvement.

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6:01 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 NFC North Season Forecast: Chicago Bears

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The start of the NFL regular season is just around the corner and it’s time for season predictions. I’ll start with the Minnesota Vikings’ division rivals and end with the Vikings season forecast in early September. As I have the last couple years, I’ll go through the key areas that can lead to changes from […]
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