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NFL Week 1 game picks: Odds and expert predictions for every matchup

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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Where the Chicago Bears rank statistically heading into Week 1

Where the Chicago Bears rank statistically heading into Week 1

With Week 1 just around the corner, how did the Chicago Bears compare to the rest of the NFL last season? We take a look.
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Announcers set for Bears vs. Panthers Week 1 opener

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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How many new Week 1 starters for the Chicago Bears in 2026?

How many new Week 1 starters for the Chicago Bears in 2026?

When the Bears take on the Panthers, there will be a handful of new Week 1 starters compared to last year’s team.
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Gimme him: One player the Bears would steal from the Panthers

Gimme him: One player the Bears would steal from the Panthers

Here is one player that the Chicago Bears would steal from the Carolina Panthers that would boost their secondary.
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Bears Over Beers Happy Hour and Open Thread: Get Ready For Week 1

Bears Over Beers Happy Hour and Open Thread: Get Ready For Week 1

The latest episode of @bearsoverbeers is here. Will the #Bears get a win this weekend in Charlotte? We discuss.
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Statistical Breakdown: How Bears and Panthers stack up before Week 1

Statistical Breakdown: How Bears and Panthers stack up before Week 1

Here’s how the Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers stack up statistically ahead of their Week 1 matchup.
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How Chicago Bears fared in season openers since 2016

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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NFL Week 1 odds: Bears open as road favorite vs. Panthers

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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Final record predictions for the Chicago Bears in 2026

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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State of the NFC South: Week 1 preview

State of the NFC South: Week 1 preview

The first regular season preview of the year!
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ESPN names biggest concern for Panthers going into 2026 season

ESPN names biggest concern for Panthers going into 2026 season

The biggest concern for the Panthers going into Week 1 could be an area that they've spent a considerable amount of resources on.