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Bears’ Regression Risk in 2026 | Chicago Bears News

The Chicago Bears are heating up the offseason talk—not just for their hype, but for their looming risk of regression in 2026. After a surprise 11-6 run last year that earned them the NFC North and a playoff win, questions linger about their shaky defense and reliance on turnovers. Head coach Ben Johnson’s recent comments—calling out media focus on QB Caleb Williams while ignoring the team’s broader narrative—are more about challenging perceptions than attacking his star. With Williams’ rising talent and the Bears’ history of falling after big wins, the real story is whether they can break…

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