NFL TEAM

Chicago Bears

2026 record: 5-2

WEEK 8 MATCHUP AWAY @ Seattle Seahawks

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STAT CRACKER TEAM OUTLOOK

Chicago Bears Team Ratings

Public ratings summarize the current football environment without publishing Stat Cracker's private formula weights, calculations or raw model inputs.

WEEK 8 CHI vs SEA
Overall Team FormAverage
Simplified public team outlook
Offensive LineWeak
Overall blocking environment
Run GameAverage
Run blocking, backfield strength and rushing production
Passing EnvironmentAverage
Protection, quarterback situation and receiving support
Pass DefenseAverage
Current pass-defense environment
Defensive FrontElite
Run defense and pass-rush strength
Game ControlAverage
Ability to sustain favorable game flow
Catch-Up PassingBelow Average
Late-game passing tendency while trailing

Chicago Bears is playing through below-average offensive-line conditions, which can make both pass protection and sustained rushing production more difficult.

Chicago Bears's catch-up passing tendency currently sits near the middle of the league and is treated as supporting context rather than a primary expectation.

WEEK 8 MATCHUP CONTEXT
CHI PASS PROTECTION
ProtectionAverage
SEA PASS RUSH
Pass RushAverage
CHI RUN GAME
Run GameAverage
SEA RUN DEFENSE
Run DefenseElite
DEFENSE FANTASY OUTLOOK

Chicago Bears DEF / DST

Current week plus the next two weeks, using Stat Cracker's saved DEF formula and the same rolling Outlook data used on the dedicated Defense page.

Projected 5.3
SC Rank #17
WEEK 8

AWAY @ Seattle Seahawks

5.3 pts

The matchup grades tough because the opponent offensive environment, while an exploitable opponent offensive line, turnover opportunity and strong pass rush helps preserve the floor. Seattle Seahawks has an offensive-line profile that creates additional disruption opportunity. The opponent carries an elevated turnover-risk profile.

Current Week DEF #17 Matchup 4/10
WEEK 9

HOME vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers

8.9 pts

The matchup remains favorable because sack opportunity and strong pass rush currently outweighs strong opponent line play. The opponent has shown elevated sack exposure, increasing the defense's pressure ceiling. Chicago Bears brings an above-average pass-rush profile into the matchup.

Early Outlook DEF #6 Matchup 8/10
WEEK 10

BYE WEEK

0.0 pts

No game this week. Plan a one-week fantasy replacement.

CURRENT ROSTER

Depth & Players

2026 SCHEDULE

Chicago Bears Schedule

Week 1 AWAY @ Carolina Panthers 2026-09-13 • CHI 59 - CAR 37
Week 2 HOME vs Minnesota Vikings 2026-09-20 • MIN 9 - CHI 3
Week 3 HOME vs Philadelphia Eagles 2026-09-28 • PHI 7 - CHI 27
Week 4 HOME vs New York Jets 2026-10-04 • NYJ 12 - CHI 23
Week 5 AWAY @ Green Bay Packers 2026-10-11 • CHI 7 - GB 31
Week 6 AWAY @ Atlanta Falcons 2026-10-18 • CHI 31 - ATL 23
Week 7 HOME vs New England Patriots 2026-10-22 • NE 24 - CHI 30
Week 8 AWAY @ Seattle Seahawks 2026-11-02
Week 9 HOME vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2026-11-08
Week 11 HOME vs New Orleans Saints 2026-11-22
Week 12 AWAY @ Detroit Lions 2026-11-26
Week 13 HOME vs Jacksonville Jaguars 2026-12-06
Week 14 AWAY @ Miami Dolphins 2026-12-13
Week 15 AWAY @ Buffalo Bills 2026-12-19
Week 16 HOME vs Green Bay Packers 2026-12-25
Week 17 HOME vs Detroit Lions 2027-01-03
Week 18 AWAY @ Minnesota Vikings 2027-01-10
GAME DAY

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