Bears Ranked 17th Despite Strong Season | Chicago Bears News

ESPN’s 2026 NFL starting lineup rankings have the Chicago Bears at 17th — a number that doesn’t reflect their breakout season, which saw them finish 11-6 and win their first playoff game in 15 years. Despite defensive line concerns, their elite quarterback and head coach give them serious upside, and their NFC North ranking (3rd) suggests they’re far better than their overall placement implies. Some say they’re closer to the top 10 than 17th, and this ranking could be the perfect motivator as they head into training camp. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/980b6f08128c07b6