Good, Better, Best: Bears' long and bumpy climb towards January supremacy

A look at where Chicago shines, where they’ve grown, and what remains on the road to the postseason.

Sep 8, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images | David Banks-Imagn ImagesChicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson has inspired a culture shift in Chicago that has contributed to the Bears holding the top seed in the NFC.

Through Week 13, this team has become almost unrecognizable when compared to the Bears of the last few years, and even now, Johnson acknowledges they must get better. With five games remaining, it's worth taking a look at the Bears: where they need…