Let’s kill the noise right now: the 2025 Chicago Bears haven’t had offensive weapons this legit since Jay Cutler was slinging it to Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery. And no, this isn’t some offseason hype-fest to make you feel better before another 7-10 disaster. This is real data, hard analysis, and a deep roster of skill guys that can actually do damage on Sundays. We’re about to find out just how well these weapons stack up against the league’s best — and whether it gives the Bears a legitimate shot to make a deep playoff run, maybe even a Super Bowl push if things break right.
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Most fanbases throw around the phrase “weapons on offense” like candy at a damn parade. But there’s a difference between having a few playmakers and building a legit, Super Bowl-caliber arsenal. So we dug into 10 years of Super Bowl champions — from Mahomes’ video-game Chiefs to Brady’s last dance in Tampa — and analyzed their top dogs at WR, RB, and TE. We created a scoring system based on production (yards, TDs), offensive efficiency, and consistency.
The result? A benchmark weapons score of 59.9.
That’s the average offensive weapon output needed to even sniff a Lombardi. As for how the 2025 Bears stack up? Let’s just say you’ll want to read all the way to the end.
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Look at the juggernauts:
- 2020 Chiefs: Tyreek Hill, Travis Kelce, and Clyde Edwards-Helaire racked up stats like a Madden franchise on rookie difficulty. Weapons score? 78.1.
- 2022 Rams: Cooper Kupp went nuclear, Kyren Williams was a revelation, and Higbee was serviceable. Score? 77.1.
- 2021 Bucs: Mike Evans, Gronk, and Playoff Lenny were steady and deadly. Score? 59.3.
Even the 2024 Chiefs, the outlier, dragged a beat-up offense to a title with a meager 41.7. But that’s Mahomes sorcery. For 99% of the league, you need firepower.
This is where the Bears step into the spotlight. So what’s the final number for the Bears? Their weapons score comes in at 60.9 — just above the Super Bowl benchmark of 59.9. That puts them in the championship weight class, and here’s the kicker — they’re deeper than most of those past champions.
Meet the Monsters of the Midway Offense
To calculate these scores, I used a weighted formula that factors in projected receiving or rushing yards, projected touchdowns, and each player’s expected usage in Ben Johnson’s system. Starters with high-volume roles naturally carry more weight, but complementary pieces also get credit for versatility and scheme fit. The benchmark for a true Super Bowl-caliber trio (WR, RB, TE) sits at a total weapons score of 59.9 — and this group clears it.
Wide Receivers
DJ Moore isn’t just a WR1 — he’s a damn assassin. Even with a down year of 966 yards and 6 touchdowns in a dysfunctional system, he was a one-man army. Under Ben Johnson? He could be a nightmare. Projected? 1,200 yards and 10 TDs. Score: 18.5
Rome Odunze is entering Year 2, and the hype is real. With 734 yards and 3 touchdowns as a rookie, he flashed elite route running and ball skills. Projected to break 1,000 yards and 8 TDs, he’s not just a sidekick — he’s a future star. Score: 14.5
Luther Burden III adds explosive potential as a WR3. While his exact projections are unclear, even modest production in the slot could stretch defenses thin. Estimated Score: 2.5
Add in veterans Olamide Zaccheaus and Devin Duvernay, and you’ve got a WR corps that brings speed, experience, and versatility. It’s not just deep — it’s got just enough edge and explosiveness to keep defenses honest and spread thin.
Running Backs
D’Andre Swift was efficient and versatile last year, posting 959 yards and 6 TDs. With better blocking and Johnson’s creative run schemes, a jump to 1,100 yards and 8 touchdowns is realistic. Score: 12.0
Roschon Johnson is the thunder to Swift’s lightning. He’ll eat up tough yards and wear down defenses in the second half. A solid RB2 who’ll keep the chains moving. Estimated Score: 2.5
This backfield can kill you in a dozen ways — outside zone, screens, misdirection, power runs. There’s not a single dimension here. It’s multi-faceted and built for December football.
Tight Ends
Cole Kmet continues to be one of the most underrated tight ends in the NFL. It felt like Shane Waldron forgot Cole Kmet was even on the team last year, but the guy still quietly showed up with reliable hands, crisp routes, and real red zone threat. Projected Score: 9.0 Projected for 800 yards and 6 touchdowns.
Colston Loveland, the rookie out of Michigan, could be the X-factor. If he sees the field regularly, his athleticism gives the Bears a mismatch weapon across the middle. He’s not just a TE2 — he’s a future vertical threat who’ll demand attention. Estimated Score: 2.0
The combination of size, skill, and versatility at TE gives the Bears flexibility most teams don’t have. You want 12 personnel? They’ll run it and stretch you. You want to go empty? These guys won’t blink.
Ben Johnson: The Offense Whisperer
Let’s not understate this: Ben Johnson is a damn magician. The Lions went from a joke to an offensive juggernaut because of his play design, situational brilliance, and guts. He squeezed Pro Bowl-level play out of Jared Goff. Now he gets a hyper-versatile group of weapons? That’s like handing Tony Stark a box of plutonium.
His offense is built on misdirection, pre-snap movement, layered route trees, and power-run concepts that wear down defenses. Johnson doesn’t just out-scheme you — he bludgeons you with creativity. And for the first time in years, the Bears have a play-caller who puts defenses on their heels instead of playing scared.
Expect RPOs, deep shots, gadget plays, and more motion than a Tarantino fight scene. He’s going to maximize every piece of this arsenal. His ability to shift roles — turning Kmet into a seam threat, using Swift as a slot decoy, or isolating Odunze against mismatched DBs — will be the difference between good and elite.
Final Verdict
The Bears have been the butt of the league for too damn long. But this roster? It’s different. It’s fast, young, smart, and finally backed by a coach who knows what the hell he’s doing.
A 60.9 weapons score says they’re real. A balanced arsenal of WRs, RBs, and TEs says they’re deadly. And if the stars align, this team won’t just make noise — they’ll blow the doors off expectations.
So save your jokes. These Bears are hunting a ring. And this time, they’ve got the firepower to back it up (fingers crossed).
