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Chicago Bears vs Cleveland Browns 2025 | NFL Team Comparison

The Chicago Bears have won 1 Super Bowl (1985) with 1 conference championship, while the Cleveland Browns have never won a Super Bowl and last won a conference championship in 1964. The Bears have a significantly more successful franchise history despite both teams currently struggling.

Chicago Bears

Chicago Bears

NFL team based in Chicago, Illinois; 1 Super Bowl champion (1985); part of NFC North division.

Fans who value championship pedigree and storied NFL history

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Cleveland Browns

Cleveland Browns

NFL team based in Cleveland, Ohio; never won Super Bowl; part of AFC North division; only current NFL team to never reach Super Bowl.

Fans embracing underdog potential and recent franchise turnaround narrative

Score71%

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The Chicago Bears have won 1 Super Bowl (1985) with 1 conference championship, while the Cleveland Browns have never won a Super Bowl and last won a conference championship in 1964. The Bears have a significantly more successful franchise history despite both teams currently struggling.

Our Verdict

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The Chicago Bears are the historically superior franchise with a Super Bowl championship, better regular season record, and more division titles, though both teams currently struggle with consistency. Choose the Bears if you value championship history and established success; choose the Browns if you prefer an underdog narrative with potential for a first Super Bowl title and respect their recent playoff appearances despite fewer historical accolades.

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Key Differences at a Glance

  • Super Bowl Wins:Chicago Bears wins(1 (1985) vs 0)
  • Conference Championships:Cleveland Browns wins(2 (1964, 1965) vs 1 (1985))
  • Division Titles:Chicago Bears wins(13 vs 8)
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Key Facts & Figures

115 numeric metrics compared

MetricChicago BearsCleveland BrownsRatio
Starting QB 2025 Passing Yards(yards)3,942 yards (franchise record)~2,000 yards
Starting QB Touchdowns (2025)(TDs)27 TDs~15 TDs
Super Bowl Championships(titles)1 (Super Bowl XX, 1985)0
Playoff Appearances (Last 10 Years)(appearances)2 appearances3 appearances
Passer Rating (2025)(rating)90.1~82
Super Bowl Championships(titles)10
Conference Championships(titles)12
Division Titles(titles)138
Years in NFL(seasons)106 (since 1919)78 (since 1946)
Playoff Appearances Since 2000(appearances)2 (2006, 2023)3 (2020, 2021, 2023)
Years Since Last Super Bowl Appearance(years)40 yearsNever (N/A)
Postseason Win Percentage (Last 25 Years)(percentage)33.3% (1-2)40.0% (2-3)
Turnovers(count)22
Yards Per Play(yards)4.24.2
Fumbles Lost(count)22
Interceptions Thrown(count)00
Total Turnovers (Fumbles + INTs)(count)22
Home Win Percentage vs This Opponent(%)27.3%27.3%
Away Win Percentage vs This Opponent(%)44.4%44.4%
Average Points Per Game vs This Opponent(PPG)18.118.1
All-Time Head-to-Head Wins(wins)Cleveland BrownsCleveland Browns
Franchise Total Wins(wins)Cleveland BrownsCleveland Browns
Leading Running Back Rushing Yards (2025)(yards)Cleveland BrownsCleveland Browns
Current Head Coach Tenure(seasons)Cleveland BrownsCleveland Browns
All-Time Head-to-Head Win Percentage(%)35.5%35.5%
2025 Regular Season Wins(wins)1111
2025 Points Per Game(PPG)22.422.4
All-Time Win Percentage(percentage)64.7%64.7%
Primary Running Back Rushing Yards (2025)(yards)827 (Quinshon Judkins)827 (Quinshon Judkins)
Super Bowl Titles(championships)00
Years Since Super Bowl Win(years)61 years (1964)61 years (1964)
Points For Per Game(PPG)16.716.7
Points Against Per Game(PPG)478478
Playoff Wins (1994-2024)(wins)0 wins0 wins
Playoff Appearances (2001-2026)(appearances)22
QB Passing Yards (2024 Season)(yards)3,964 (Deshaun Watson)3,964 (Deshaun Watson)
QB Touchdown-to-Interception Ratio (2024)(ratio)1.69 (27 TDs / 16 INTs)1.69 (27 TDs / 16 INTs)
Head Coach Current Tenure(seasons)6 seasons (Kevin Stefanski, since 2020)6 seasons (Kevin Stefanski, since 2020)
Division Titles (All-Time)(titles)88
Playoff Appearances (1996-2024)(appearances)66
AFC North Division Titles (1996-2024)(titles)88
Starting QB Contract (2024-25 Season)(USD millions guaranteed)$230M (Watson)$230M (Watson)
Offensive Points Per Game (2023-24 Season)(PPG)21.521.5
Rushing Yards Per Game (2023-24 Season)(yards)118.2118.2
Super Bowl Wins(titles)00
Years Since Last Championship(years)77 years (1964)77 years (1964)
Division Titles (2015-2025)(titles)22
Playoff Appearances (2021-2025)(appearances)22
Win Percentage (2020-2025)(%)56.3%56.3%
Current QB Annual Salary Cap Hit(USD millions)$57.5M (Deshaun Watson)$57.5M (Deshaun Watson)
Team Valuation (2025)(USD billions)$3.2B$3.2B
Super Bowl Titles00
Division Titles (2015-2024)(titles)22
Playoff Appearances (2015-2024)(appearances)3 (2020, 2022, 2023)3 (2020, 2022, 2023)
NFL Championships Pre-1966(championships)88
All-Time Winning Percentage(percentage).438 (395-506-7).438 (395-506-7)
Hall of Famers(players)8 Hall of Famers8 Hall of Famers
Current QB Passer Rating (2025)(rating)82.4 (Deshaun Watson)82.4 (Deshaun Watson)
Playoff Appearances (2015-2025)(appearances)2 appearances2 appearances
QB Guaranteed Contract Value(USD millions)$230M (Deshaun Watson)$230M (Deshaun Watson)
Available Salary Cap Space (2024)(USD millions)$8.2M$8.2M
Years in Current City(years)76 years (since 1950)76 years (since 1950)
Division Championships (Last 20 Years)(titles)2 (2020, 2022)2 (2020, 2022)
Super Bowl Appearances(appearances)0 appearances0 appearances
All-Time Regular Season Win Percentage(%).447 (515-638-11).447 (515-638-11)
Playoff Appearances(appearances)6 appearances6 appearances
Head-to-Head Series Record (all-time)(wins)7 wins (16 games)7 wins (16 games)
Franchise Established(year)19461946
Conference Championships (pre-Super Bowl era & modern)(titles)8 total8 total
Head Coach Tenure(seasons)5 seasons (Kevin Stefanski, 2020-present)5 seasons (Kevin Stefanski, 2020-present)
2025 Defense Ranking (Yards Allowed/Game)(yards/game)364.5 yards (22nd)364.5 yards (22nd)
2025 Offense Ranking (Yards Per Game)(yards/game)379.8 yards (7th)379.8 yards (7th)
Playoff Appearances (Last 10 Seasons)(appearances)3 appearances (2020, 2021, 2023)3 appearances (2020, 2021, 2023)
Modern Era Hall of Famers(players)2 (Jim Brown, Otto Graham)2 (Jim Brown, Otto Graham)
Head Coach Regular Season Win Percentage(percent)54.0% (Stefanski)54.0% (Stefanski)
Total League Championships88
Stadium Capacity(seats)67,43167,431
AFC North Division Titles (all-time)(titles)88
Playoff Appearances (since 1999)(appearances)88
Winning Percentage (last 10 seasons: 2015-2024)(%)46.3%46.3%
Current Head Coach Tenure(seasons)5 seasons (Stefanski)5 seasons (Stefanski)
Active Pro Bowl Quarterbacks(players)1 (Deshaun Watson - 3x Pro Bowler career)1 (Deshaun Watson - 3x Pro Bowler career)
Super Bowl Victories(championships)00
All-Time Playoff Win Percentage(%)42.1%42.1%
Head Coach Tenure (Current)(years)3 years (Kevin Stefanski)3 years (Kevin Stefanski)
Head-to-Head Rivalry Record(wins)40 wins40 wins
Division Titles (Last 25 Years: 1999-2024)(titles)3 titles3 titles
Pro Football Hall of Famers(members)99
Playoff Appearances (2000-2024)(seasons)8 appearances8 appearances
QB Contract Value (Current Starter)(USD million)$230M (5-year Deshaun Watson)$230M (5-year Deshaun Watson)
Super Bowl Wins (All-Time)(championships)11
Playoff Wins (2020-2026)(wins)33
Regular Season Win Percentage (2020-2026)(%)47.6%47.6%
Head Coach Super Bowl Wins(championships)Kevin Stefanski: 0Kevin Stefanski: 0
Years Since Playoff Victory(years)32 years (1994)32 years (1994)
Playoff Win Rate (2020-2026)(%)17.6%17.6%
Starting Quarterback MVP Awards (Career)(awards)Deshaun Watson: 0Deshaun Watson: 0
Consecutive Playoff Appearances (2020-2026)(seasons)4 of 6 seasons4 of 6 seasons
2024 Regular Season Wins(wins)99
Starting QB Passer Rating(rating points)92.192.1
Offensive Yards Per Game(yards)354.1354.1
Defensive Points Allowed Per Game(points)23.423.4
Head Coach Tenure (Years)(years)33
Pro Bowl Selections (2024)(players)33
Playoff Appearances (2020-2024)(appearances)22
Years Since Last Playoff Appearance(years)4 years (2020)4 years (2020)
Years in Franchise History(years)78 years (founded 1946)78 years (founded 1946)
AFC/NFC Championships(titles)2 (1964, 1965)2 (1964, 1965)
Current QB Contract Value(USD millions)$230M (Deshaun Watson, 2022)$230M (Deshaun Watson, 2022)
Quarterback Passer Rating (2024 Season)(rating)85.585.5
Offensive Yards Per Game (2024)(yards)312.4 yards312.4 yards
Defensive Yards Allowed Per Game (2024)(yards)348.1 yards348.1 yards
Points Per Game (2024)(points)20.1 points20.1 points
Pro Bowl Selections (2023-2024)(players)5 players5 players
Division Titles (2020-2025)(titles)0 titles0 titles

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Key Differences

7 attributes compared head-to-head

Chicago Bears
4Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears leads2 ties
Cleveland Browns
1Cleveland Browns
  • Super Bowl Wins

    Chicago Bears

    1 (1985)(winner)

    Cleveland Browns

    0

  • Conference Championships

    Chicago Bears

    1 (1985)

    Cleveland Browns

    2 (1964, 1965)(winner)

  • Division Titles

    Chicago Bears

    13(winner)

    Cleveland Browns

    8

  • All-Time Regular Season Win-Loss Record

    Chicago Bears

    790-761-38 (.509)(winner)

    Cleveland Browns

    573-703-10 (.449)

  • Last Playoff Appearance

    Chicago Bears

    2023 Season (Wild Card)

    Cleveland Browns

    2023 Season (Wild Card)

  • Years Since Last Super Bowl Appearance

    Chicago Bears

    40 years (1985)(winner)

    Cleveland Browns

    62 years (Never appeared)

  • Current Head Coach (2025)

    Chicago Bears

    Matt Eberflus

    Cleveland Browns

    Kevin Stefanski

Full Comparison

Chicago Bears
Cleveland Browns
2025 Regular Season Record(Wins-Losses)
10-4
Below .500
2025 Regular Season Wins(wins)
11
2025 Season Record(wins-losses)
3-14
2024 Regular Season Wins(wins)
9
Starting QB 2025 Passing Yards(yards)
3,942 yards (franchise record)
~2,000 yards
Starting QB Touchdowns (2025)(TDs)
27 TDs
~15 TDs
Average Points Per Game vs This Opponent(PPG)
18.1
Leading Running Back Rushing Yards (2025)(yards)
Cleveland Browns
2025 Starting QB Passing Yards(yards)
Deshaun Gabriel 110 yards
Super Bowl Championships(titles)
1 (Super Bowl XX, 1985)
0
Super Bowl Appearances(appearances)
0 appearances
Conference Championships (pre-Super Bowl era & modern)(titles)
8 total
AFC North Division Titles (all-time)(titles)
8
Playoff Appearances (Last 10 Years)(appearances)
2 appearances
3 appearances
Division Titles (2015-2024)(titles)
2
Playoff Appearances (2015-2024)(appearances)
3 (2020, 2022, 2023)
2023 Regular Season Record(wins-losses)
11-6
Playoff Appearances (since 1999)(appearances)
8
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Winning Percentage (last 10 seasons: 2015-2024)(%)
46.3%
Playoff Wins (2020-2026)(wins)
3
Years Since Last Playoff Appearance(years)
4 years (2020)
Win-Loss Record (2018-2024)(wins-losses)
41-62 (.398 win %)
Head-to-Head December 14, 2025(points)
Won 31-3
Lost 3-31
Head-to-Head Rivalry Record(wins)
40 wins
QB Completion Percentage (2025)(%)
58.1%
~55%
Passer Rating (2025)(rating)
90.1
~82
Super Bowl Championships(titles)
1
0
Conference Championships(titles)
1
2
Division Titles(titles)
13
8
All-Time Win-Loss Record(wins-losses-ties)
790-761-38
573-703-10
Years in NFL(seasons)
106 (since 1919)
78 (since 1946)
Playoff Appearances Since 2000(appearances)
2 (2006, 2023)
3 (2020, 2021, 2023)
Postseason Win Percentage (Last 25 Years)(percentage)
33.3% (1-2)
40.0% (2-3)
Playoff Wins (1994-2024)(wins)
0 wins
Division Titles (2015-2025)(titles)
2
Playoff Appearances (2021-2025)(appearances)
2
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Playoff Appearances (2015-2025)(appearances)
2 appearances
Division Titles (Last 25 Years: 1999-2024)(titles)
3 titles
Playoff Appearances (2020-2024)(appearances)
2
Division Titles (2020-2025)(titles)
0 titles
Years Since Last Super Bowl Appearance(years)
40 years
Never (N/A)
Turnovers(count)
2
Fumbles Lost(count)
2
Total Turnovers (Fumbles + INTs)(count)
2
Fumbles (Total-Lost)(count)
4-2
Yards Per Play(yards)
4.2
QB Touchdown-to-Interception Ratio (2024)(ratio)
1.69 (27 TDs / 16 INTs)
Offensive Yards Per Game(yards)
354.1
Interceptions Thrown(count)
0
2026 Roster Building Moves(deals)
Standard approach
Game Execution Rating(score)
Fair - Turnover issues
Home Win Percentage vs This Opponent(%)
27.3%
Away Win Percentage vs This Opponent(%)
44.4%
All-Time Head-to-Head Win Percentage(%)
35.5%
All-Time Head-to-Head Wins(wins)
Cleveland Browns
Franchise Total Wins(wins)
Cleveland Browns
Years in NFL(seasons)
77 seasons overall
All-Time Win Percentage(percentage)
64.7%
Hall of Famers(players)
8 Hall of Famers
2025 Season Starting QB Experience(years)
Cleveland Browns
Elite Wide Receiver Presence
Cleveland Browns
Current Head Coach Tenure(seasons)
Cleveland Browns
Head Coach Tenure (Years)(years)
3
Points Per Game (2025 H2H)(PPG)
20.2
Home Win Percentage (H2H)(%)
46.7%
Primary RB Rushing Yards (2025)(yards)
Quinshon Judkins 827 yards
2025 Points Per Game(PPG)
22.4
Points For Per Game(PPG)
16.7
QB Passing Yards (2024 Season)(yards)
3,964 (Deshaun Watson)
Quarterback TD:INT Ratio (2025)(ratio)
19:10
Primary Running Back Rushing Yards (2025)(yards)
827 (Quinshon Judkins)
Franchise Era(years)
73rd season (2025)
Quarterback Competition Level
Multiple starters (Watson, Gabriel, Flacco)
Active Pro Bowl Quarterbacks(players)
1 (Deshaun Watson - 3x Pro Bowler career)
Defense Ranking(ranking)
32nd
Points Against Per Game(PPG)
478
All-Time Head-to-Head Record(wins)
6-9
Head-to-Head Record (Browns vs Ravens)(wins-losses)
13-33
Super Bowl Titles(championships)
0
2025 Head-to-Head Result(final score)
Lost 29-31
Years Since Super Bowl Win(years)
61 years (1964)
Playoff Appearances (2001-2026)(appearances)
2
2024 Season Record(wins-losses)
3-14
Head Coach Current Tenure(seasons)
6 seasons (Kevin Stefanski, since 2020)
Current Head Coach Tenure(seasons)
5 seasons (Stefanski)
Head Coach Tenure (Current)(years)
3 years (Kevin Stefanski)
Division Titles (All-Time)(titles)
8
Super Bowl Titles
0
NFL Championships Pre-1966(championships)
8
Total League Championships
8
Most Recent Super Bowl Win(year)
Never
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Super Bowl Victories(championships)
0
Super Bowl Wins (All-Time)(championships)
1
All-Time Head-to-Head Record (Since 1996)(wins-losses)
29-35
Playoff Appearances (1996-2024)(appearances)
6
Offensive Points Per Game (2023-24 Season)(PPG)
21.5
Rushing Yards Per Game (2023-24 Season)(yards)
118.2
AFC North Division Titles (1996-2024)(titles)
8
Starting QB Contract (2024-25 Season)(USD millions guaranteed)
$230M (Watson)
Super Bowl Wins(titles)
0
Years Since Last Championship(years)
77 years (1964)
All-Time Head-to-Head Record(wins-losses)
28-32 (since 1996)
Win Percentage (2020-2025)(%)
56.3%
Playoff Appearances (2000-2024)(seasons)
8 appearances
Regular Season Win Percentage (2020-2026)(%)
47.6%
Consecutive Playoff Appearances (2020-2026)(seasons)
4 of 6 seasons
Current QB Annual Salary Cap Hit(USD millions)
$57.5M (Deshaun Watson)
Current QB Contract Value(USD millions)
$230M (Deshaun Watson, 2022)
Team Valuation (2025)(USD billions)
$3.2B
All-Time Win-Loss Record (Franchise)(wins-losses)
544-689-10 (.441 win percentage)
All-Time Playoff Win Percentage(%)
42.1%
Head-to-Head Record (All-Time)(wins-losses)
42-81-1 vs Steelers
Years Since Last Super Bowl Win(years)
Never won
All-Time Winning Percentage(percentage)
.438 (395-506-7)
2025 Season Record(wins-losses)
3-14 (.176)
Current QB Passer Rating (2025)(rating)
82.4 (Deshaun Watson)
Starting QB Passer Rating(rating points)
92.1
Quarterback Passer Rating (2024 Season)(rating)
85.5
Division Standing(rank)
4th Place AFC North
QB Guaranteed Contract Value(USD millions)
$230M (Deshaun Watson)
Available Salary Cap Space (2024)(USD millions)
$8.2M
Years in Current City(years)
76 years (since 1950)
Division Championships (Last 20 Years)(titles)
2 (2020, 2022)
All-Time Regular Season Win Percentage(%)
.447 (515-638-11)
Playoff Appearances(appearances)
6 appearances
Playoff Appearances (Last 10 Seasons)(appearances)
3 appearances (2020, 2021, 2023)
Head-to-Head Series Record (all-time)(wins)
7 wins (16 games)
Franchise Established(year)
1946
Head Coach Tenure(seasons)
5 seasons (Kevin Stefanski, 2020-present)
Head Coach Regular Season Win Percentage(percent)
54.0% (Stefanski)
2025 Defense Ranking (Yards Allowed/Game)(yards/game)
364.5 yards (22nd)
2025 Offense Ranking (Yards Per Game)(yards/game)
379.8 yards (7th)
Modern Era Hall of Famers(players)
2 (Jim Brown, Otto Graham)
Stadium Capacity(seats)
67,431
2024 Regular Season Record(wins-losses)
11-6 (missed playoffs)
Pro Football Hall of Famers(members)
9
QB Contract Value (Current Starter)(USD million)
$230M (5-year Deshaun Watson)
Head Coach Super Bowl Wins(championships)
Kevin Stefanski: 0
Years Since Playoff Victory(years)
32 years (1994)
Playoff Win Rate (2020-2026)(%)
17.6%
Starting Quarterback MVP Awards (Career)(awards)
Deshaun Watson: 0
Pro Bowl Selections (2024)(players)
3
Defensive Points Allowed Per Game(points)
23.4
Years in Franchise History(years)
78 years (founded 1946)
AFC/NFC Championships(titles)
2 (1964, 1965)
Offensive Yards Per Game (2024)(yards)
312.4 yards
Points Per Game (2024)(points)
20.1 points
Defensive Yards Allowed Per Game (2024)(yards)
348.1 yards
Average Win-Loss Record (2021-2024)(wins-losses)
8.5-8.5
Pro Bowl Selections (2023-2024)(players)
5 players

Pros & Cons

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Chicago Bears
Cleveland Browns
Chicago Bears

Chicago Bears

+5-2

Pros

  • 1 Super Bowl championship (1985) with historic 1985 defense featuring William 'The Refrigerator' Perry
  • 13 division titles and strong NFC North presence historically
  • Iconic players including Walter Payton, Dick Butkus, and Mike Singletary
  • Strong fan base and cultural significance in Chicago sports history
  • 790-761-38 all-time regular season record (.509 win percentage)

Cons

  • 40 years without Super Bowl appearance despite multiple playoff runs
  • Inconsistent quarterback play over past two decades with rotating starters
Cleveland Browns

Cleveland Browns

+5-2

Pros

  • 2 conference championships in 1964 and 1965 with legendary coach Paul Brown
  • Strong recent stability under coach Kevin Stefanski (hired 2020)
  • Young roster with emerging talent at multiple positions
  • Consistent playoff contention since 2020 with 3 playoff appearances in 4 years
  • Recent draft success and strong defensive foundation

Cons

  • Only current NFL franchise never to win Super Bowl with 0 championship appearances
  • Tragedy of 1964-1965 success followed by 62 years without conference championship

Frequently Asked Questions

5 questions

  1. No. The Cleveland Browns are the only current NFL franchise that has never won a Super Bowl and have never even appeared in one. They won 2 conference championships in 1964 and 1965, but those predate the Super Bowl era which began in 1966.

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