Saints vs Bears prediction: 2 of 3 pundits pick the Bears
New Orleans Saints at Chicago Bears · Week 11, 2026 · Sun, Nov 22 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Saints vs Bears? Of 3 pundits with a call on record, 2 take the Bears and 1 takes the Saints. Every call is graded once the game is final.
Who the room took
3 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callSaints at Bears: how they come in
The Saints are 3-5; the Bears are 7-2 and have won 4 straight. On win totals, 15 pundits put the Saints at 8.4 wins on average, and 18 pundits put the Bears at 9.6 wins on average.
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- Record
- 3-5 · 185 scored, 216 allowed
- Last games
- W 23-22 vs Browns Week 9
- L 10-16 vs Steelers Week 7
- W 34-27 at Giants Week 6
- Unit ranks
- offense 23rd, defense 24th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 6-11
- Win-total calls
- 15 pundits · average 8.4 · 2 to 11 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 5 of 8 Saints games
- Record
- 7-2 · won 4 straight · 241 scored, 184 allowed
- Last games
- W 27-24 vs Buccaneers Week 9
- W 34-17 at Seahawks Week 8
- W 30-24 vs Patriots Week 7
- Unit ranks
- offense 8th, defense 14th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 11-6
- Win-total calls
- 18 pundits · average 9.6 · 3 to 12 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 5 of 9 Bears games
Saints and Bears players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (50 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Saints
- Tyler ShoughStarting QB · QB
1,986 passing yards · 14 TD, 6 INT · 66.2% completions · 162 rushing yards · 8 games · 12th in the NFL in passing yards
Tyler Shough to be 1st on the depth chart
“He now enters the 2026 season as the Saints' undisputed starter” the article →
Tyler Shough to finish top ? at his position, by fantasy points
“I've got him at QB. I kind of go back and forth somewhere in the QB 10 to 12 range (rest of season)” the article →
- Kendre MillerRB1 · RB
159 rushing yards on 57 carries · 2 TD · 9 catches for 37 · 6 games · 63rd in the NFL in rushing yards
Kendre Miller to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Miller appears to outrank Audric Estime and will likely be the top backup to Travis Etienne early in the season” the article →
Kendre Miller to make the roster
“I have the Saints rolling in on the initial 53 man roster with Travis h Chan junior, Alvin Camara, Kendrick Miller, Audrey Guessemme” the article →
- Chris OlaveWR1 · WR
56 catches for 734 yards · 2 TD · 8 games · 6th in the NFL in receiving yards
Chris Olave to outplay his draft cost (wide receiver 12 price tag)
“All in on Chris Alave, wide receiver 12 price tag... So we are undervaluing Chris Alave and his upside.” the article →
Chris Olave to make the roster
“I have the Saints keeping five wide receivers. Chris Olave, Devon Vele, Bryce Lance, Barry Young Brown, no surprises there, and then Kevin Austin junior.” the article →
- Juwan JohnsonTE1 · TE
28 catches for 289 yards · 4 TD · 8 games · 70th in the NFL in receiving yards
Juwan Johnson to make the roster
“the top three are very clear and obvious. Right? Juwan Johnson, Noah Fant, Oscar Depp” the article →
Juwan Johnson to outplay his draft cost (Late-round only)
“Tight Ends Sleepers*: Juwan Johnson (TE – NO)” the article →
- Chase YoungSack leader · DE
8 sacks · 9 solo tackles · 8 games · 2nd in the NFL in sacks
Chase Young to make the roster
“five edge rushers, Chase Young, Carl Grenison, Cam Jordan, Tyree Wilson, and Freni Jennings” the article →
- Jonas SankerTackle leader · S
31 solo tackles · 8 games · 43rd in the NFL in solo tackles
Jonas Sanker to make the roster
“with safety, Justin Reed, Julian Blackman, Jonas Sanker, who's your star corner, or your star defender” the article →
Jonas Sanker to be 1st on the depth chart
“With Taylor leaving, Sanker will be moving from free safety to slot corner.” the article →
Bears
- Caleb WilliamsStarting QB · QB
1,546 passing yards · 8 TD, 5 INT · 68.7% completions · 145 rushing yards · 6 games · 22nd in the NFL in passing yards
“But Williams is expected back for the Bears' Week 6 game against the Falcons, who have been playing well after an 0-2 start.” the article →
“I'm expecting Caleb Williams to return this week (hamstring). He opened this week with a full practice.” the article →
- D'Andre SwiftRB1 · RB
576 rushing yards on 155 carries · 10 TD · 24 catches for 162 · 9 games · 14th in the NFL in rushing yards
D'Andre Swift to be 1st on the depth chart
“Swift is still the lead back. Like, unquestionable.” the article →
D'Andre Swift to outplay his draft cost (the RB2/dead-zone range)
“If looking at veteran backs currently going in the RB2/dead-zone range, Breece Hall and D'Andre Swift are the guys with a viable pass-catching resume to this point.” the article →
- Luther Burden IIIWR1 · WR
49 catches for 644 yards · 4 TD · 9 games · 13th in the NFL in receiving yards
Luther Burden III to be 1st on the depth chart
“there's a legit chance that Luther Burton becomes the number one early next season” the article →
Luther Burden III to record 1,057 receiving yards
“projecting he will catch 73 passes for 1,057 yards and six touchdowns in 2026” the article →
- Colston LovelandTE1 · TE
37 catches for 363 yards · 2 TD · 9 games · 45th in the NFL in receiving yards
Colston Loveland to outplay his draft cost (the consensus TE3 for 2026 fantasy drafts)
“Here are four tight ends Pat Fitzmaurice loves to target in 2026 fantasy football drafts. ... Loveland is the consensus TE3 for 2026 fantasy drafts behind only Brock Bowers and Trey McBride.” the article →
Colston Loveland to finish top 1 at his position, by fantasy points
“Loveland could easily pick up right where he left off this season and compete with Brock Bowers and Trey McBride for the TE1 crown.” the article →
- Jeffery SimmonsSack leader · DT
6 sacks · 26 solo tackles · 9 games · 10th in the NFL in sacks
Jeffery Simmons to make All-Pro
“Those might be the two all pro tackles this year.” the article →
Jeffery Simmons to make All-Pro
“who's coming off an all-pro season in 25, who, if he stays healthy, is a lock to be an all-pro again” the article →
- Dillon ThienemanTackle leader · S
1.5 sacks · 30 solo tackles · 1 interception · 9 games · 46th in the NFL in solo tackles
Every call on Saints at Bears
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Chicago Bears to beat New Orleans Saints
Chicago will be favored in its next two games at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints.
Chicago Bears to beat Saints
off the bye, home for the Saints. I don't think the Saints are that good.
New Orleans Saints to beat Chicago Bears
a win on the road, a big time benchmark moment up against the Chicago Bears