The Chicago Bears enter the final stretch of the season with one of the best stories in the NFL: a young quarterback taking a leap in Year 2, a first-year head coach who has completely changed the culture of the team, and a roster that finally feels like it has an identity.

Yet for all the excitement, there are still legitimate questions surrounding how viable this Bears team really is.

The Major Concerns Surrounding the Bears' 2025 Season

One of the biggest concerns continues to be the defense. Despite being the top team in takeaways, the underlying metrics tell a different story. Chicago ranks near the bottom in sacks (25th), pressure rate (29th), yards allowed (27th), and points allowed (25th). Those turnovers have helped cover up issues that could become problematic once the postsea

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