With Chicago’s offense as strong as it’s been in decades, if not longer, it got me thinking about the possibility of any franchise records being broken in 2026. Let’s take a look at which ones might come down this season on both sides of the ball, starting with the offense.
Passing
Passing Yards in a Season: C. Williams – 3,942 (2025)
Passing TD in a Season: E. Kramer – 29 (1995)
Passer Rating in a Season: J. McCown – 109.0 (2013)
Completion Percentage in a Season: M. Trubisky – 67.0% (2020)
I think Caleb will
break the first two records this season while simultaneously becoming the first QB in franchise history to amass 4,000 yards passing. The question for me will be how many games will it take for him to do so?
Considering he averaged 231.9 yards per game in 2025 and he will be in his second season within Ben Johnson’s offense, I expect him to have at least 250 yds a game in 2026.
Same thing with TDs, where Caleb threw for 27 TD passes in 2025 – in year two with Ben Johnson, I expect him to throw for at least 33 TD in 2026.
When it comes to passer rating and completion percentage, I am not as confident, though I do believe Caleb will have his best season statistically in both categories.
Rushing
Rushing Yards in a Season: W. Payton – 1,852 (1977)
Rushing TDs in a Season: W. Payton/G. Sayers – 14 (1977 & 1979/1965)
Though together the Swift/Monangai duo matched Sweetness’ franchise record TD mark this past season, I personally have a hard time believing either rushing record will get touched while Ben continues to deploy a two-headed monster in the running game.
That said, if there is an injury to either player I would not be entirely surprised if that number is matched, though I would still not bet on it.
While I am a firm believer that the Chicago Bears boast one of the top RB rooms in the league, Sweetness is the GOAT for a reason. Many reasons, actually.
Receiving
Receiving Yards in a Season: B. Marshall – 1,508 (2012)
Receptions in a Season: B. Marshall – 118 (2012)
Receiving TDs in a Season: D. Gordon/K. Kavanaugh – 13 (1970/1947)
Receiving Yards by TE in a Season: M. Ditka – 1,076 (1961)
Receptions by a TE in a Season: M. Bennett – 90 (2014)
Receiving TD by a TE in a Season: M. Ditka – 12 (1961)
This is where things get a bit more interesting for me. Before his injury, Rome Odunze was on pace to shatter the franchise single season TD reception record and I think he notches at least 14 TD receptions in 2026. However, the only other record that I think ends up falling this upcoming season will be receiving yards by a TE as I think Colston Loveland surpasses Ditka’s mark there.
Defense
Sacks in a Season: R. Quinn – 18.5 (2021)
Tackles in a Season: D. Jones – 189 (1993)
Interceptions in a Season: M. Carrier – 10 (1990)
I was surprised to see that a current player on defense was in the top five of one of these records above just a couple seasons ago. Back in 2023, TJ Edwards recorded 155 combined tackles (91 solo) which was just 8 behind Roquan Smith’s best mark as a Bear.
That said, I do not see any player threatening any of these marks in 2026. Devin Bush had a career high 125 tackles last season with the Browns (63 solo) and that was behind an elite Cleveland front four – which he will not have the luxury of playing behind in Chicago this season.
We just added a couple ball-hawks on the back end in veteran Coby Bryant and rookie Dillon Thieneman, but I have a hard time believing anyone will come close to double digit INTs this season.
As far as sacks go – let’s just say I would be shocked if we had a player surpass 15 sacks this season. I do expect Sweat to nab his 10-12 and think Booker could land somewhere close, but just don’t think we have the type of sack artist it takes to near 20 in a season like Robert Quinn did in his franchise-best 2021 season.
My Predictions:
Caleb Williams Breaks Single Season Passing Yardage Record
Caleb Williams Breaks Single Season Passing TD Record
Rome Odunze Breaks Single Season Receiving TD Record
Colston Loveland Breaks Single Season TE Yardage Record
