Windy City Gridiron
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 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 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 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.
**Sacks in a Season: R. Quinn – 18.5...
