The Bears 2025 Prediction Thread

[Lake Shore Drive]

Here it is gang. Time to put up or shut up. Ok, no one's gonna shut up of course, but it looks cool saying this. Anyway, here is the real prediction thread, not the too early version that I came up with a few weeks back. How do we think our boyz will fare in the standings this season? Feel free to not only predict our record, but the rest of the Norris, the NFC and/or the AFC for that matter. Also state any prediction when it comes to individual stats and stuff like that. Regular or even BOLD predictions, have at it. To get the ball rolling here are my 2025 Norris standings:

Packers - 12-5
Lions - 12-5
Vikings - 9-8
Bears - 8-9

I was teetering on going 9-8 with our boyz, but that mostly first string showing against the Chiefs pulled me back to the gut take I've had all Spring & Summer. I'm counting on them being competitive all year, even being in the postseason hunt for some time, but just not having quite enough hitch in their giddyap. The bigger change I recently made is now giving the Packers the division title over the Lions in a tiebreaker. I think Parsons is worth an extra couple dubs for them. I severely underestimated the Vikings last year and perhaps I'm doing so again this year. But I see them falling back from the incredible '24 performance. And I'm counting on one of their losses taking place on MNF to begin our season.

Oh, and the Bears will finally cross the 4,000 yard passing mark which we emBearassingly have never reached in our history. I said the Bears passing because it's possible that Williams gets hurt and Bagent has to step in for a few games or more, so it might be a combination. But if Caleb plays all 17 games, then he will cross that vaunted threshhold.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

Here are some other Bears predictions:

MSN

You can almost throw out Adam Rank's 11-6 - he's the ultimate Bears homer. Otherwise, the rest all range from 10-7 to 7-10.

 

[wood20ks]

Here are some other Bears predictions:

MSN

You can almost throw out Adam Rank's 11-6 - he's the ultimate Bears homer. Otherwise, the rest all range from 10-7 to 7-10.

That he is......lol

 

[Jiddy]

Here are some other Bears predictions:

MSN

You can almost throw out Adam Rank's 11-6 - he's the ultimate Bears homer. Otherwise, the rest all range from 10-7 to 7-10.

Less than 7 would be a disaster...but I said similar last year and well...It happened.

Our division and schedule are both so strong that a losing record and improving are possible at the same time.

Not that I give a sh*t anymore...I'm tired of being a doormat and playing the "patience guys" game. It's looking like we might be one again unless the wheels really fall off for at least 2 other NFC North teams...AND we have a lot go right. And that pisses me off. Maybe we'll be pleasantly surprised. There IS a chance. *crosses fingers*

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

More predictions:

*Williams: 4300 yards passing/29 TDs/11 INTs (assuming he plays all 17 games)
*Bears total offense: 5800 yards, placing them in the top 15
*D'Andre Swift will gain more than 1,000 on the ground, altho his average will only be around 4.0-4.2
*Bears QBs getting sacked will be cut in half from last season's count
*Sadly, there will be no Bears defensive player with double digit sacks, altho the total sack count will squeak by last year's 40 tally
*Our LB-Secondary units will snag 14 INTs

 

[NCChiFan]

More predictions:

*Our LB-Secondary units will snag 14 INTs

Of all the predictions, this one seems less likely.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

Of all the predictions, this one seems less likely.

We had 11 last year on a 5 win team. If we're to win more games and I have us pegged at 8, then I'm guessing the INT count goes up as well.

 

[BearsWillWin]

Of all the predictions, this one seems less likely.

Why? Bears have actually done that one before.

 

[NCChiFan]

Why? Bears have actually done that one before.

I'm uncertain they can generate enough pressure to force a QB into making bad decisions and the Bears are not facing as many "bad" QB's as last year. Bear's have a tough schedule.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

I'm uncertain they can generate enough pressure to force a QB into making bad decisions and the Bears are not facing as many "bad" QB's as last year. Bear's have a tough schedule.

Honestly, I thought I'd get more flak calling for 4300 passing yards from Caleb then the 14 INTs. I thought the Caleb prediction was ballsier.

 

[Sam Squanch]

Caleb Williams will set franchise records this year in passing yards and TDs.

Swift will end the year a pariah and the running game’s short comings will be blamed on him.

Booker will flash crazy potential and may be a bonafied starter by the end of the year (if he comes back healthy).

 

[beardown07]

Caleb Williams will set franchise records this year in passing yards and TDs.

Swift will end the year a pariah and the running game’s short comings will be blamed on him.

Booker will flash crazy potential and may be a bonafied starter by the end of the year (if he comes back healthy).

I think the run game should be much better. Certainly a better o-line and scheme.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

If you believe in the power of AI.....

AI offers game-by-game predictions for Chicago Bears in 2025

Gemini (AI) offered game-by-game predictions for the Chicago Bears in 2025, which featured a favorable result.

bearswire.usatoday.com

.....then we're heading to the playoffs

 

[wood20ks]

If you believe in the power of AI.....

AI offers game-by-game predictions for Chicago Bears in 2025

Gemini (AI) offered game-by-game predictions for the Chicago Bears in 2025, which featured a favorable result.

bearswire.usatoday.com

.....then we're heading to the playoffs

10-7 they say with a sweep of the Vikes.....
I tend to have thought we would split.....
And another loss to the Commanders.....??....I ghink we actually win......

I kinda agree with rest of the games.....

So 10 and 7 it is for me.......

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

10-7 they say with a sweep of the Vikes.....
I tend to have thought we would split.....
And another loss to the Commanders.....??....I ghink we actually win......

I kinda agree with rest of the games.....

So 10 and 7 it is for me.......

Think I'm gonna stick with my 8-9 prediction, but trust me, this is one of those times I hope I'm wrong and guys like you who believe we'll have a winning season and likely make the playoffs are right.

 

[wood20ks]

Think I'm gonna stick with my 8-9 prediction, but trust me, this is one of those times I hope I'm wrong and guys like you who believe we'll have a winning season and likely make the playoffs are right.

My predi tion sounds good,but I take it with a grain of salt......

I really have no idea how well we are gonna do.....Too many variables for me to actually predict.
This year has me more nervous compared to years past....I think we have way too much talent and coaching to fail......

 

[Jiddy]

After one half of football, all I can say is:
Lolberflus.

 

[DrewScott]

last place in the division. 6-11

 

[averagejoe]

I'm uncertain they can generate enough pressure to force a QB into making bad decisions and the Bears are not facing as many "bad" QB's as last year. Bear's have a tough schedule.

This isnt just about offense.
Dennis Allen will make the defense better.

These are his last few years with N'Orleans, other than the 2024 implosion year.

 

[Jiddy]

last place in the division. 6-11

Nah...Giants will be better than that. Better quarterback play and a sick defensive line. I like them for 8 wins.