Chicago Bears Playoff Chances in 2025: A Deep Dive into NFL.com's List

NFL.com's Playoff Drought List

• 🎯 NFL.com released a list of teams most likely to end their playoff droughts in 2025, with the Chicago Bears ranked fifth.
• 💡 The list is based on opinion of who is most likely to end droughts, not the length of the droughts themselves.
• ⏳ The Bears and Saints share a four-year drought, with their last playoff game being a loss to the Saints in 2020.

Analyzing the Rankings

• 📉 The New Orleans Saints are ranked sixth, but the podcast crew believes they are more likely to be a lottery pick than a playoff team.
• 🏈 The Carolina Panthers are ranked fourth, with the argument being their division might be more accessible and Bryce Young showed improvement.
• 🤔 Despite potential divisional advantages, the crew questions if the Panthers are truly better than the Bears.

Jets, Colts, and Falcons Scrutinized

• ✈️ The New York Jets are ranked third, with a 14-year drought and questions surrounding their quarterback situation and a tough AFC conference.
• 🐎 The Indianapolis Colts are second, facing uncertainty with quarterback Anthony Richardson's injury and Daniel Jones as an alternative.
• 📈 The Atlanta Falcons are ranked first, with a new starting quarterback in Michael Penix Jr. and a potentially attainable division.

Bears' Playoff Outlook

• 🐻 The podcast hosts feel the Chicago Bears should be ranked higher, potentially even first, on the list.
• ❓ They argue that the Bears have a better team and a clearer path to the playoffs compared to the teams ranked above them.
• 🎯 The ultimate goal for Bears fans is to see the team achieve nine wins and build towards a successful third year with Caleb Williams.