Why Being the Most Watchable Team May be Bad News for the Bears

Chicago’s 2025 pattern of seven fourth-quarter comebacks helped make the Bears the most watchable team for the 2026 NFL season, according to analyst Ben Solak’s ESPN ranking. The article argues that the same traits driving attention could also be a liability: Solak expects the Bears’ offense to remain explosive, while the defense—described as takeaway-happy last season—could concede yards and points, producing high-scoring games. Watchability, Solak says, is measured by big plays, competitive games, star players, and “nothing offensive,” meaning neither side is truly awful. The piece warns that if the Bears’ defense struggles often, they may rely on late-game heroics, turning exciting finishes into a greater risk of a losing season.