Bears’ Close-Game Wins Prompt Debate Over Luck and Skill
The Chicago Bears, holding a 5-2 record, are being analyzed for their tendency to win close games, prompting discussion on whether their success stems more from luck than inherent skill as they pursue a playoff spot, even with the recent…
Chicago, IL, October 24, 2026 —
The Chicago Bears’ 5-2 record has prompted discussion about how much of the team’s success in close games reflects skill and how much may come down to luck. The debate comes as the Bears pursue a playoff spot and adjust to the season-ending injury to tight end Cole Kmet.
The available information describes the team as having a tendency to win close games, but does not provide game results, point margins or other details to quantify that pattern. It also does not identify specific plays or performances that might help explain the outcomes. As a result, the question of whether the wins indicate a repeatable strength or favorable circumstances remains open.
The distinction matters to the discussion of the Bears’ playoff pursuit: the record offers a snapshot of their results, while the debate concerns what those results say about the team’s underlying ability. The information provided does not include evidence that resolves that question or details about how the team has performed beyond its close-game wins.
Kmet’s season-ending injury is another stated development for the team. No further details about the injury, its timing or its effect on the Bears’ plans were provided. The available information also does not specify when the team’s next games are or what its remaining schedule looks like.
For now, the Bears are described as 5-2 and in pursuit of a playoff spot, with attention focused on both their close-game results and Kmet’s absence. Whether the team’s narrow wins reflect a durable ability or luck cannot be determined from the details provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Steve Greenberg on chicago.suntimes.com, see more information here.
