Following the failed Justin Fields NFL future Odds experiment, the Chicago Bears could blow another first-round draft pick at quarterback. Caleb Williams went first overall in the 2024 NFL Draft but had a rough rookie season in Chicago. As a result, changes came. New head coach Ben Johnson was the most coveted coaching candidate in the 2025 cycle. His Detroit Lions offenses averaged an NFL-best 29.0 points per game during his tenure as offensive coordinator from 2022 to 2024. Johnson’s Detroit offenses, especially last season, were powered by Pro Bowlers up and down the offensive line.
2025 SBG NFL Futures Chicago Bears
| Odds to Win Super Bowl Championship: | +3500 |
|---|---|
| Odds to Win NFC: | +1600 |
| Odds to Win NFC North Division: | +450 |
| Over/Under Win Total: | 8.5 |
2025 Chicago Bears Schedule
- Week 1: Sept. 8 vs. Minnesota Vikings
- Week 2: Sept. 14 at Detroit Lions
- Week 3: Sept. 21 vs. Dallas Cowboys
- Week 4: Sept. 28 at Las Vegas Raiders
- Week 5: BYE
- Week 6: Oct. 13 at Washington Commanders
- Week 7: Oct. 19 vs. New Orleans Saints
- Week 8: Oct. 26 at Baltimore Ravens
- Week 9: Nov. 2 at Cincinnati Bengals
- Week 10: Nov. 9 vs. New York Giants
- Week 11: Nov. 16 at Vikings
- Week 12: Nov. 23 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
- Week 13: Nov. 28 at Philadelphia Eagles (Black Friday)
- Week 14: Dec. 7 at Green Bay Packers
- Week 15: Dec. 14 vs. Cleveland Browns
- Week 16: Dec. 20 vs. Packers
- Week 17: Dec. 28 at San Francisco 49ers
- Week 18: Jan. 3 or 4 vs. Lions
Namely, left tackle Taylor Decker, center Frank Ragnow, guard Kevin Zeitler, and right tackle Penei Sewell helped Johnson’s offense. Concurrently, he does not have such Sportsbook assets in Chicago.
Johnson and general manager Ryan Poles went to work beefing up Williams’ offensive line. Specifically, they traded for Rams right guard Jonah Jackson. Subsequently, Chicago dealt for two-time first-team All-Pro left guard Joe Thuney from the Kansas City Chiefs for a 2026 fourth-round pick.
Additionally, the Bears pounced in free agency. Chicago snapped up the best center available in ex-Atlanta Falcons center Drew Dalman. Dalman got a three-year, $42 million contract with $28 million guaranteed. Additionally, they provided Williams with more playmakers to work with in the passing game through the draft. Correlate Chicago took Michigan tight end Colston Loveland and wide receiver Luther Burden III with each of their first two picks. That’s a great 2025 NFL futures way to maximize your first overall pick quarterback on his rookie deal.
Chicago Bears Team History
The Chicago Bears are the NFL’s foundation franchise. Starting with 1920, under George Halas, they have won eight NFL championships and one Super Bowl championship. Halas coached the Bears in most of their seasons through 1967 and won those eight NFL titles. Mike Ditka, who played for Halas, was the head coach of the legendary 1985 Bears Super Bowl championship team.
Since 1991, the Bears have made the playoffs only seven times. Their lone Super Bowl appearance in that span was in the 2006-07 season when they lost to the Indianapolis Colts.
Chicago’s 1985 team rates as one of the greatest in NFL history. The Bears went 15-1 on the way to a blowout Super Bowl win over the New England Patriots. Correlate that Chicago’s defense mauled the opposition all year and dominated at a level nobody had ever seen.