Chicago Bears 2025 Season Preview: A New Era Under Head Coach Ben Johnson
The Chicago Bears are set to kick off the 2025 season against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football, showcasing the debut of head coach Ben Johnson and a matchup between last year's first-round quarterbacks, Caleb Williams and J.J. McCarthy. The Bears will face their NFC North rivals twice and will also take on teams from the NFC East and AFC North, including home games against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys, and away games against the Baltimore Ravens and Philadelphia Eagles. Additionally, they will play the same-place finishers from the NFC South (New Orleans Saints) and NFC West (San Francisco 49ers), as well as the AFC West same-place finisher (Las Vegas Raiders) on the road.
The Bears' 2025 season predictions include a win against the Vikings in the season opener, a loss to the Lions in Detroit, a victory over the Cowboys, a win against the Raiders, and a loss to the Commanders. They are expected to defeat the Saints, lose to the Ravens, fall to the Bengals, beat the Giants, lose to the Vikings, defeat the Steelers, lose to the Eagles, lose to the Packers, beat the Browns, defeat the Packers again, lose to the 49ers, and end the season with a win against the Lions. The schedule presents challenges, but with the addition of Ben Johnson as head coach and Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator, the Bears aim to be competitive and potentially secure a winning record in Johnson's first season at the helm.
As the Bears embark on the 2025 season, there is a sense of optimism among fans, eager to see how the team will perform under new leadership. With a challenging schedule ahead, including matchups against tough opponents like the Ravens, Eagles, and Packers, the Bears will need to bring their A-game to compete. While the road to success may not be easy, the team is hopeful that the combination of Johnson's offensive strategy and Allen's defensive prowess will propel them to a winning record and potentially a shot at the postseason. As the season unfolds, fans will be watching closely to see if the Bears can exceed expectations and make a strong push towards playoff contention.