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The Bears' first game of the NFL season will not be a primetime showcase game, but it will still creae intrigue. Caleb Williams must win
The Bears have a whopping seven primetime games (counting the two standalone early games on Thanksgiving and Christmas) in 2026. It's not at all surprising to see them tied for the top spot in that regard after their miraculous 2025 campaign,
Here's a look at the projected win totals for all 32 NFL teams in 2026. See where the Chicago Bears rank among the rest of the league.
With Darnell Wright’s market value poised to explode, Chicago faces a looming payday to secure their reliable cornerstone as offensive tackle salaries reach unprecedented league-wide heights.
Of the 272 regular-season NFL games, 22 will stream as the primary network and 14 will be primarily on cable. That leaves 236 for CBS, Fox, NBC or ABC.
The Bears’ 2026 schedule may include multiple short weeks plus Thanksgiving and Christmas games, creating a tougher road for Chicago and more stress for fans.
The Chicago Bears have had a few games get announced ahead of the 2026 NFL schedule release but one critical game against a division rival is still up in the air with massive implications for the timing of it.