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Bears quarterbacks coach J.T. Barrett said Caleb Williams should prioritize efficient, easy completions in the early and middle portions of games rather than relying on late-game heroics, noting Williams finished just over 58% on passes last season and aiming for higher accuracy to help the team push further in the playoffs.
With the Illinois legislative session nearing its May 31 deadline, Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he’s confident a bill to keep the Chicago Bears from moving to Indiana will be brought up and possibly passed, as the team weighs Chicago-area options (Arlington Heights) versus Hammond, Indiana and Indiana’s leverage remains a factor.
The Chicago Bears say there is no viable site in Chicago for a planned new stadium and are focusing on two suburban options—Arlington Heights, Illinois, and Hammond, Indiana—while Indiana creates a Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority and Illinois offers tax incentives to attract the team, signaling a potential move away from the city after more than a century.
NFL insider Ian Rapoport says a final decision on the Chicago Bears’ $5 billion stadium—between Arlington Heights, IL, and Hammond, IN—is expected in the coming weeks, wrapping up a three-year saga that has strained state and city politics as officials seek a resolution.
With a $5 billion dome stadium on the table, the Chicago Bears are split between Arlington Heights, IL, and Hammond, IN, while Chicago’s future appears dim; Gov. JB Pritzker says he’d prefer the team stay in Illinois but criticizes Mayor Brandon Johnson for having no plan to keep them, and state funding concerns loom over taxpayers. The NFL is pressuring a decision, scheduling a special briefing at its Orlando meeting on progress, as infighting and uncertainty cloud the saga.
The Chicago Bears have the best rest differential in the 2026 NFL season at +15, the second-best since 2002 behind the 2024 Ravens (+16). Rest differential measures how many days separate a team's games; more rest could affect injuries, though the metric has limited data. A look by Lindsay Rhodes of SumerSports found that of the 25 teams with the best rest differentials since 2002, only 12 beat their preseason Vegas win totals, with 4 of the top 5 exceeding expectations. Whether the extra rest helps the Bears in 2026 remains uncertain, but it’s an edge that can’t hurt.
The piece notes the Bears’ surprising 11-6, NFC North–winning 2025 season and the widespread belief they’ll regress in 2026 due to a brutal schedule and roster turnover, including key departures. It argues, however, that Williams’ second year in Johnson’s offense, improved health, and a favorable travel schedule could help Chicago defy pessimistic projections and even chase another playoff run.
The piece lays out a game‑by‑game forecast for the Chicago Bears’ 2026 schedule, noting the slate is among the league’s toughest with nine games against playoff teams but highlighting a light travel load and a Week 10 bye. It walks through key matchups (e.g., opening with a win at Carolina, then hopes for wins vs Minnesota, Philadelphia, and New York, among others) while predicting several losses later in the year against teams like Green Bay, Seattle, Jacksonville, Buffalo, and Minnesota. Despite the tough stretch, the author projects a strong finish and a final record of 12-5, framing the schedule as challenging but winnable with the right execution.
Tribune's Bears Insider previews the 2026 Chicago Bears schedule with a game-by-game breakdown and writers' predictions; full details are behind a subscriber paywall.
The Chicago Bears officially released their 2026 schedule, detailing week-by-week opponents, kickoff times, and television partners, including marquee primetime games and a Thanksgiving matchup, along with a Bob Ross–themed release video featuring Rome Odunze.
The Browns revealed their 2026 preseason opponents, opening on the road against the Chicago Bears before hosting two home games at Huntington Bank Field: vs. the Buffalo Bills on Aug. 22 (1 p.m., with joint practices) and vs. the New England Patriots on Aug. 27 (8 p.m.). Coach Todd Monken said the games will help evaluate players, with WEWS News 5 carrying the first two games and Amazon Prime Video airing the finale; single-game tickets are on sale.
The NFL and CBS announced that the Chicago Bears will travel to Detroit to face the Lions on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026, with kickoff at noon CT on CBS; this marks Chicago’s fourth straight Thanksgiving matchup with Detroit and reflects the Bears’ solid Thanksgiving history, while the full 2026 schedule will be released later and tickets go on sale after the schedule release.
A leaked Chicago Bears 2026 schedule shows Week 1 on the road at Carolina, Week 2 at home vs Jacksonville, Week 3 at home vs Philadelphia (Monday Night Football), with later marquee showdowns including Week 7 against the Patriots (Thursday Night Football), Week 9 vs the Buccaneers (Sunday Night Football), Week 11 vs the Saints, Thanksgiving Week 13 at Detroit, and Week 17 vs Detroit, signaling a slate of high-profile tests and potential playoff implications.
The NFL’s 2026 international slate leaves the Chicago Bears with the third-fewest air miles and no overseas games, giving them schedule consistency and potentially fresher legs for a young roster, while the Detroit Lions travel to Germany and the Minnesota Vikings head to Mexico City, adding travel and recovery challenges that could influence late-season performance.
The Seahawks’ Week 1 opponent for the 2026 season hasn’t been revealed yet as the NFL gradually releases the schedule. While the Chiefs–Broncos Monday Night Football game is highlighted for opening night and Patrick Mahomes’ status is in question, Seattle’s actual Week 1 foe remains uncertain. The team won’t open against the Rams, 49ers, Cowboys, Giants, or Chiefs in September; possible home-opponent options are the Cardinals, Chargers, Bears, or Patriots, with Cardinals ruled out. Most likely Week 1 opponent candidates are the Chicago Bears or New England Patriots, with a final decision coming when the full schedule is released.