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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
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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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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Bears Wire
NFL Week 1 odds: Bears open as road favorite vs. Panthers
The Chicago Bears open the 2026 NFL season against the Carolina Panthers. But what do the oddsmakers think about this NFC matchup?
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SB Nation
2026 Season Opener Countdown: 4 Days Remaining
We continue our countdown to the Panthers opening the 2026 season against the Chicago Bears
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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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Bears Wire
Bears announce unofficial depth chart before Week 1 vs. Panthers
The Chicago Bears have unveiled their unofficial depth chart ahead of their Week 1 opener vs. the Carolina Panthers.
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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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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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SB Nation
State of the NFC South: Week 1 preview
The first regular season preview of the year!
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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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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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