What are the Bears Playoff Chances?
Playoff chances are not available for next season at llinois sportsbooks yet. Here is what we know so far:
| Bears Playoff Chances | OTB |
| Bears Miss Playoffs | OTB |
| Bears Win Super Bowl | 2.9% (+3500) |
| Bears Win NFC | 5.9% (+1600) |
| Bears Win NFC North | 19.1% (+425) |
| ✅ Last Verified: | March 25, 2025 |
Odds are provided by the FanDuel Illinois sportsbook - odds are subject to change
Can the Bears Make the Playoffs?
Yes. Every team can technically make the playoffs at this point. The Bears will need to have an active offseason to improve their roster to improve their playoff chances. Chicago has already started building its offensive line by signing Drew Dalman, Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson.
Chicago Bears Playoff Chances Week-by-Week
Playoff prop odds are not available at Illinois betting apps yet. When they become available, we will have updated odds each week here.
2025 Chicago Bears Offseason Updates March 2025
Stay up to date with the latest Bears news and how it impacts their postseason chances:
- 📅 Mar. 13: Chicago signs DL Grady Jarrett and TE Durham Smythe.
- 📅 Mar. 13: The Bears sign OLs Drew Dalman and DE Dayo Odeyingbo
- 📅 Mar. 12: Chicago trades a 2025 sixth-round draft pick to the Rams for OL Jonah Jackson.
- 📅 Mar. 12: The Bears trade a 2026 fourth-round draft pick to the Chiefs for OL Joe Thuney.
- 📅 Jan. 21: Chicago hires Ben Johnson as the new head coach.
- 📅 Jan. 5, 2025: The Bears end the 2024-25 season with a 5-12 record, the worst in the NFC North. Chicago will pick 10th overall in this year's NFL Draft.
The Bears are making it their focus to improve the roster heading into the next season.
Make sure to bookmark this page to stay up to date with recent Bears news and developments.
Chicago Bears 2025 Schedule
The full 2025 NFL schedule is not available yet, but we do know who the Bears will play this upcoming season.
Home Opponents:
- Detroit Lions
- Green Bay Packers
- Minnesota Vikings
- Dallas Cowboys
- New York Giants
- Cleveland Browns
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- New Orleans Saints
Away Opponents:
- Detroit Lions
- Green Bay Packers
- Minnesota Vikings
- Baltimore Ravens
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Washington Commanders
- San Francisco 49ers
- Las Vegas Raiders
Key Contributors Toward Bears Playoff Chances
The success of the Bears' season will ultimately come down to quarterback Caleb Williams and new head coach Ben Johnson. For Williams to have a chance at succeeding, the Bears need to upgrade their offensive line. Chicago has already added three new offensive linemen, so we expect the Bears to possibly trade their 10th pick for more picks.
In the 2024-25 season, Chicago's run defense went from first in the league to 28th. The Bears need to improve their run defense if they want to be playoff contenders in the upcoming season. The signing of DE Dayo Odeyingbo and DL Grady Jarrett will give the line a boost.
Where Can I Bet on the Chicago Bears to Make the Playoffs?
Fortunately for sports fans, there is no shortage of options for betting on the Bears playoff odds. You can place Bears bets both online and in person at retail sportsbooks. Legal betting apps such as bet365 Illinois and BetRivers provide convenience while the experience of placing a bet in person is hard to beat.
Retail locations with sportsbooks include:
- 📍 Rivers Casino in Des Plaines (BetRivers)
- 📍 Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin (Caesars)
- 📍 Harrah's Metropolis Hotel & Casino in Metropolis (Caesars)
- 📍 Harrah's Joliet Hotel & Casino in Joliet (Caesars)
- 📍 Hollywood Casino Joliet in Joliet (ESPN BET)
- 📍 Hollywood Casino Aurora in Aurora (ESPN BET)
- 📍 DraftKings at Casino Queen in East St. Louis (DraftKings)
- 📍 Fairmount Park in Collinsville (FanDuel)
- 📍 Par-A-Dice Casino in East Peoria (FanDuel)
- 📍 Hawthorne Race Course in Stickney (Fanatics Sportsbook)
- 📍 Argosy Casino Alton in Alton (ESPN BET)
- 📍 The Temporary by American Place Casino in Waukegan (Circa)
- 📍 Bally’s Chicago Casino at Medinah Temple in Chicago (Bally Bet)
- 📍 Rockford Casino in Rockford (Hard Rock Bet)
Looking Ahead: Chicago Bears Playoff Picture
The Bears are unlikely to make the playoffs, but it is certainly obtainable if things go their way in the offseason. They have a difficult road to the playoffs, but with Caleb Williams' rookie season out of the way and a new head coach, the Bears have the perfect opportunity to restructure and make a run for Super Bowl 60.
Are the Bears Out of the Playoff Picture?
No, the Bears can make the playoffs in the 2025-26 season if they can address their roster issues in free agency and the draft.
Where Do the Bears Rank in the NFC North?
The Bears finished last in the NFC North last season, being the only team in the division to not make the playoffs. According to the BetMGM Illinois sportsbook, the odds to win the NFC North are not available.
Here is what the final standings looked like last season:
- Detroit Lions 15-2
- Green Bay Packers 14-3
- Minnesota Vikings 11-6
- Chicago Bears 5-12
Where Do the Bears Rank in the NFC Playoff Standings?
The Bears currently hold the 7th best odds to win the NFC at +3500 odds.
Where Do the Bears Rank in the NFC Wild Card Race?
The Bears did not make the playoffs last season and the 2025-26 season has yet to start.
Can the Bears Get the No. 1 Seed?
Statistically, yes, it is possible. However, it is highly unlikely that the Bears get the No. 1 seed next season.
Chicago Bears Regular Season Win Total 2025
Season win totals are not yet available. When they are, we will have them here.
Bears Postseason Outlook & Predictions
The Bears fell short of hopeful expectations last season. However, considering the Bears have already hired a new coach and greatly improved their offensive line, I expect the team to make even more impactful moves in the offseason.
If they have a successful free agency and draft, the Bears could shock some people and make the playoffs in the upcoming season.
However, the Bears Super Bowl Odds are very doubtful.
Chicago Bears Playoffs FAQs
The Chicago Bears playoff odds are not available at Illinois sportsbooks yet. The Bears currently have the longest odds of winning the NFC out of all NFC North teams.
No. Every team enters the 2025-26 season with their playoff chances alive. The Bears failed to make the playoffs in 2024.
Yes. Every team can technically make the playoffs. The Bears will have to make big improvements if they are to make the playoffs in 2025.
You can bet on the Chicago Bears to make the playoffs in 2025-26 at any sportsbook licensed in Illinois, including ESPN BET, BetMGM, BetRivers, Caesars, Circa, DraftKings, and FanDuel. Most list odds for the Bears to make the playoffs.
Author
Calli has been an avid sports fan since she can remember. After earning her Bachelor’s degrees from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University, she combined her passion for journalism and sports. Calli has covered the NFL, NBA, MLB, NCAAF, college sports, and sports betting for several media outlets.
