The strength of schedule for each team ahead of the 2026 NFL season has been unveiled, and the Chicago Bears stand at the top with the hardest expected schedule. That alone shouldn't concern Bears fans, but perhaps an odd bit of NFL history should. NFL analyst John Breech of CBS Sports posted on his X account that the team with the hardest first-place schedule has regressed by an average of four games . Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams calls the snap count in a playoff game. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images | Matt Marton-Imagn Images How a 2026 regression could put Caleb Williams' future with the Bears in doubt Caleb Williams' breakout season in 2025 was exactly what Bears fans had been dreaming of for years, even decades. For the first time in living memory, the Bears had a quarterback who could lead a team and be the reason why they're winning.…