PropStarz said the Bears are the best value bet to take down the NFC North crown. He argued Chicago "won the offseason," starting with luring former Lions coordinator Ben Johnson to run the offense. PropStarz noted that simply removing Johnson from Detroit is a double-win for the Bears, because it both boosts their own scheme and downgrades their main rival. He applauded Chicago’s free-agency haul and draft, highlighting wideout Luther Burden and tight end Colson Loveland as added firepower for No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams, who now steps into an offense "stacked at receiver, tight end, and running back." Defensively, PropStarz called the unit "pretty solid," able to rush the passer and strengthen the interior, giving the roster balance on both sides of the ball. With a fortified supporting cast and familiarity with the division from Johnson, PropStarz expects Chicago to be competitive in what he calls the NFL’s toughest division and likes taking them at plus-money to win the NFC North.