# Chicago Bears 2026: record, EPA, depth chart and injuries

> The Chicago Bears are 7-2 in the 2026 season, 1st in the NFC North and the No. 2 seed in the NFC, with a point differential of +57. On offense they rank 13th in the league in EPA per play (+0.037); on defense they rank 10th (-0.049 allowed). The Pigskin Nightly model gives them a 87% chance to make the playoffs and 5.4% to win the Super Bowl. The Chicago Bears play next at home against the New Orleans Saints on Sun, Nov 22, 1 PM ET (Week 11), on Fox.

- Source: https://pigskinnightly.com/teams/bears
- Publisher: Pigskin Nightly (https://pigskinnightly.com)
- Updated: 2026-11-10T14:52:10.014Z
- Method: https://pigskinnightly.com/methodology
- Please cite as: Pigskin Nightly, "Chicago Bears 2026: record, EPA, depth chart and injuries", https://pigskinnightly.com/teams/bears

## Questions and answers

### What is the Chicago Bears record?

7-2, 1st in the NFC North. Home 4-1, road 3-1, division 0-2, conference 5-2, current streak W4. Points: 241 scored, 184 allowed.

### Who do the Chicago Bears play next?

The Chicago Bears play next at home against the New Orleans Saints on Sun, Nov 22, 1 PM ET (Week 11), on Fox.

### What are the Chicago Bears' playoff chances?

87% to make the playoffs, 34% to win the NFC North, 11% to earn the No. 1 seed and the bye, 12.6% to win the NFC and 5.4% to win the Super Bowl, from 10,000 simulations of the rest of the season (projected record 11.5-5.5).

### Who is the Chicago Bears starting quarterback?

Caleb Williams is first on the Bears depth chart at quarterback, with Tyson Bagent behind.

### Who is injured for the Chicago Bears?

Out, doubtful or on injured reserve: Case Keenum (QB, out), Kyle Monangai (RB, out, toe), Malik Muhammad II (CB, out, toe), Braxton Jones (OT, injured reserve, knee), Kentavius Street (DT, injured reserve, knee) and Zavier Scott (RB, injured reserve, wrist). Questionable: Luther Burden III (WR, questionable, concussion) and Tyrique Stevenson Sr. (CB, questionable, hand).

### How good is the Chicago Bears offense and defense?

Offense: 13th in EPA per play (+0.037), 12th on dropbacks, 11th on runs, success rate 47.0%. Defense: 10th in EPA allowed (-0.049), 7th against the pass, 15th against the run.

## Schedule

| Week | Opponent | Result / kickoff |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week 1 | at Carolina Panthers | W 59-37 |
| Week 2 | vs Minnesota Vikings | L 3-9 |
| Week 3 | vs Philadelphia Eagles | W 27-7 |
| Week 4 | vs New York Jets | W 23-12 |
| Week 5 | at Green Bay Packers | L 7-31 |
| Week 6 | at Atlanta Falcons | W 31-23 |
| Week 7 | vs New England Patriots | W 30-24 |
| Week 8 | at Seattle Seahawks | W 34-17 |
| Week 9 | vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | W 27-24 |
| Week 11 | vs New Orleans Saints | Sun, Nov 22, 1 PM ET |
| Week 12 | at Detroit Lions | Thu, Nov 26, 1 PM ET |
| Week 13 | vs Jacksonville Jaguars | Sun, Dec 6, 1 PM ET |
| Week 14 | at Miami Dolphins | Sun, Dec 13, 1 PM ET |
| Week 15 | at Buffalo Bills | Sat, Dec 19, 8:20 PM ET |
| Week 16 | vs Green Bay Packers | Fri, Dec 25, 1 PM ET |
| Week 17 | vs Detroit Lions | Sun, Jan 3, 4:25 PM ET |
| Week 18 | at Minnesota Vikings | Sun, Jan 10, time TBD |

## Starters (depth chart)

| Position | Player | Injury |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Center | Garrett Bradbury |  |
| Left Guard | Joe Thuney |  |
| Left Tackle | Theo Benedet |  |
| Quarterback | Caleb Williams |  |
| Running Back | D'Andre Swift |  |
| Right Guard | Jonah Jackson |  |
| Right Tackle | Darnell Wright |  |
| Tight End | Colston Loveland |  |
| Wide Receiver | Luther Burden III | Questionable |
| Free Safety | Cam Lewis |  |
| Left Cornerback | Jaylon Johnson |  |
| Left Defensive End | Montez Sweat |  |
| Left Defensive Tackle | Grady Jarrett |  |
| Middle Linebacker | T.J. Edwards |  |
| Nickel Back | Kyler Gordon |  |
| Right Cornerback | Tyrique Stevenson Sr. | Questionable |
| Right Defensive End | James Lynch |  |
| Right Defensive Tackle | Jeffery Simmons |  |
| Strongside Linebacker | D'Marco Jackson |  |
| Strong Safety | Dillon Thieneman |  |
| Weakside Linebacker | Devin Bush |  |
| Holder | Tory Taylor |  |
| Kick Returner | Zavion Thomas |  |
| Long Snapper | Scott Daly |  |
| Punter | Tory Taylor |  |
| Place Kicker | Cairo Santos |  |
| Punt Returner | Kalif Raymond |  |