Chicago Bears Hold NFL's Strongest Rest Advantage for 2026
TL;DR
The Chicago Bears have the best rest differential in the 2026 NFL season at +15, the second-best since 2002 behind the 2024 Ravens (+16). Rest differential measures how many days separate a team's games; more rest could affect injuries, though the metric has limited data. A look by Lindsay Rhodes of SumerSports found that of the 25 teams with the best rest differentials since 2002, only 12 beat their preseason Vegas win totals, with 4 of the top 5 exceeding expectations. Whether the extra rest helps the Bears in 2026 remains uncertain, but it’s an edge that can’t hurt.
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