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Panthers Wire
Where do the Panthers stand across NFL power rankings heading into Week 1?
The reigning NFC South champs are starting off the 2026 campaign rather low across the power rankings.
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Panthers Wire
Writers say Panthers will be NFL's biggest surprise team of 2026
A handful of writers at The Athletic think the Panthers will be the best surprise team of 2026.
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Bears Wire
Announcers set for Bears vs. Panthers Week 1 opener
The Chicago Bears will battle the Carolina Panthers in Week 1. See who will be calling the game on Sunday.
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Bears Wire
Final record predictions for the Chicago Bears in 2026
There's a ton of optimism surrounding the Chicago Bears in 2026. But can they repeat last year's success?
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USA Today
NFL Week 1 game picks: Odds and expert predictions for every matchup
Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season is here and the schedule is filled with intriguing matchups. Here's a look at picks, predictions, odds for every game.
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SB Nation
Cat Scratch Reader Reacts Survey: Week 1
The Panthers open their season against a recent rival
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SB Nation
State of the NFC South: Week 1 preview
The first regular season preview of the year!
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Panthers Wire
Panthers release first depth chart of 2026 regular season
The Panthers have released their initial depth chart for their 2026 regular-season opener against the Bears.
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For the Win
Rome Odunze already facing an injury for Bears is enough to (kinda) fade him
It's hard to trust an already injured Rome Odunze, who doesn't have enough benefit of the doubt with the Bears.
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Panthers Wire
Beat reporter makes very bold prediction for Panthers' 2026 season
The Athletic's bold prediction for the 2026 Panthers has the team's defense making a massive leap.
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Bears Wire
How Chicago Bears fared in season openers since 2016
The Chicago Bears kick off the 2026 season against the Carolina Panthers this week. But how have they fared in season openers in years past?
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Panthers Wire
Here's the latest update on Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks' Week 1 status
Panthers HC Dave Canales was asked for the latest on the Week 1 outlook for RB Jonathon Brooks, who worked off to the side during Monday's practice.
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