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Michael Irvin names Chicago Bears as best NFL team right now

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 1:45 PM

Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Michael Irvin names Chicago Bears as best NFL team right now

Summary

Michael Irvin, a three-time Super Bowl champion, declared the Chicago Bears as the best team in the NFL during an appearance on Green Light with Chris Long. While the San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings, and Kansas City Chiefs started the season strong with unbeaten records, all have since experienced losses. At 6-2, the Bears are currently second in the NFC North to the 6-1 Vikings. Irvin noted the competitive nature of this season and suggested that a playoff streak could lead to success for teams scoring heavily, like the Bears.

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By the Numbers

•Irvin named Chicago Bears the best NFL team on November 5, 2026.
•Bears hold a 6-2 record, second in NFC North behind Vikings.
•49ers, Vikings, and Chiefs have all lost after strong starts.
•Irvin cited the potential for playoff success with high-scoring teams.

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1:45 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Irvin picks who he thinks is the best team in the NFL right now

What they're saying

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Three-time Super Bowl champion Michael Irvin has now weighed in on who he thinks are the best team in the NFL currently. The San Francisco 49ers, the Minnesota Vikings and the Kansas City Chiefs all enjoyed impressive unbeaten runs at the start of 2026/27 but they have all now tasted defeat at least once.
— Yahoo Sports

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