Data analysis suggests Chicago Bears receive fewer penalty calls than NFL opponents

An analysis of NFL officiating data spanning from 2022 to the current 2026 season indicates that the Chicago Bears face a significant disparity in penalty yardage compared to their opponents. Research conducted by Warren Sharp reveals that the Chicago Bears have consistently ranked at the bottom of the league for penalties called against the teams they face. The team has recorded the highest net penalty yardage deficit in the NFL during this four-year period, trailing other clubs by more than 200 yards. The data also highlights a specific trend regarding player safety calls, with the Chicago Bears receiving fewer roughing the passer penalties than their opposition. Additionally, the analysis shows the Chicago Bears have been awarded the fewest first downs resulting from opponent penalties during the same timeframe. These findings quantify long-standing concerns regarding officiating trends surrounding the Chicago Bears.

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