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Seeing the Bears and Caleb Williams is a tough opening matchup for the Panthers.
The Panthers have kicked off as underdogs for their reported Week 1 matchup against the Bears.
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Chicago Bears to hit the road in Week 1 per report
Following a 2025 season in which the Chicago Bears won the NFC North and then beat rival Green Bay in the playoffs, the excitement is high this offseason for the team.
Despite plenty of speculation, the Chicago Bears won't open the 2026 season on the road against the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Seahawks will battle the New England Patriots in a Super Bowl rematch on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC.
Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson face a prime opportunity in a potential Seattle opener, as the Seahawks' roster turnover provides a Week 1 edge for the Bears.
NFL Network's Mike Garafolo explains why he thinks the Seahawks will open the regular season against the Bears.
The NFL released the full regular-season schedule for the Green Bay Packers and the 31 other teams on Thursday night. The Packers will open the 17-game 2026 season with a trip to