The Bears earned the spotlight in 2026, but seven national TV windows, two holiday games and a brutal stretch could make Chicago pay for its rapid rise.
The Vikings took a subtle jab at Caleb Williams in their 2026 schedule release video, giving the Bears quarterback fresh bulletin-board material for Week 2.
The Bears were left off PFF's breakout team, but that's a good thing. It may prove Chicago's young core is developing faster than the rest of the NFC North in 2026.
Tyson Bagent says the Bears will win Super Bowl LXI, and his belief in Caleb Williams shows why Chicago may be closer to contention than many think this year.
From the Packers visit at night to the lakefront, to the Seattle season opener, we break down the 10 things the Bears need from the 2026 schedule, and why the NFL will likely ignore them.
The Texans aren't giving C.J. Stroud an extension just yet, but their delay could force Bears GM Ryan Poles to reset the market for Caleb Williams. It's a potential $60+ million problem.
From a season opener in Seattle to a Christmas clash in Buffalo, we predict the 5 blockbuster primetime games that will define the Bears’ 2026 schedule journey.
A historic four-game regression trend looms over the Chicago Bears as they face the NFL’s hardest 2026 schedule, potentially stalling Caleb Williams’ extension.
Kyron Hudson reunites with Caleb Williams at Halas Hall, bringing two seasons of USC chemistry and 5 touchdowns to the Chicago Bears' 2026 receiver room.
The Bears face a critical 89-catch production gap after losing DJ Moore. They added Kyron Hudson but the 2026 receiver room is still shallow heading into camp.
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.
Montez Sweat, Grady Jarrett, Gervon Dexter, and Austin Booker can look much different with a little assistance, but not from the place most fans expect.
A new personnel group at receiver for the Chicago Bears means a change in targeting for their QB, but it might be a less significant change than some imagine.
The Chicago Bears are expected to have a schedule that's all over the place this coming season, which could make an already difficult schedule even tougher.