​The Chicago Bears exceeded all expectations in 2025, finishing the season 11-6 and breaking a four-year postseason drought, capturing their first NFC North championship since 2018 before falling short in the NFC Divisional Round. Now, they’re looking to build upon their success from last year.But given the struggles the franchise has had in the past, the question remains whether Chicago will be able to replicate that success or revert to the norm of recent years, and another postseason drought will begin. So let’s take a look at what the ceiling (and the floor) will be for the Chicago Bears in the 2026 season.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementCeiling: 13-4If the Bears can continue to take the next step forward on offense and Caleb Williams can prove himself the elite quarterback he flashed last season, there is no reason the franchise cannot continue to develop into one of the top teams in the NFC. If things go as planned, Ben Johnson’s tenure could be the start of a new era for the franchise.Floor: 8-9The Bears were a surprise story last year, and it’s important to remember that Chicago was 6-3 in one-score contests. If there’s not a significant improvement this offseason and a couple more of those close games go the other way, it wouldn’t take much for the Bears to be back on the outside looking in when it comes to the postseason. So while the talent is present for an improvement, a regression is not out of the question.This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: What is the ceiling (and the floor) for the Chicago Bears in 2026?