What history says about Bears' chances to repeat success in 2026
The Chicago Bears experienced a surprising success in the 2025 season under head coach Ben Johnson. However, historical trends suggest that repeating such success may be challenging for the team. The Bears' previous experience in 2018 serves as a cautionary tale for their aspirations in 2026.
- ▪The Bears won the NFC North for the first time since 2018.
- ▪They defeated the Green Bay Packers twice in three meetings during the 2025 season.
- ▪Recent history indicates that teams with a similar trajectory often struggle to maintain success.
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/history-says-bears-chances-repeat-142030320.html |
| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 14:20:30 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-25T14:37:38.029Z |
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