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Chicago Bears have highest ‘Rest Differential’ in 2026
The NFL schedule has been examined in every way imaginable, from the traditional winning percentage strength of schedule, to betting lines strength of schedule, to travel miles, to standalone games, so let’s look at another: rest differential. What is rest differential? It’s the difference in days each franchise has between games, with the higher the […]
What is the best game on the Bears’ schedule?
The WCG crew is kicking off a five-part Chicago Bears 2026 schedule roundtable today, and after checking out our answers, give us yours in the comment section. What is the best game on the Bears’ schedule? Sam Householder: All the late December games are hopefully going to matter a lot…or a little if the Bears […]
Giants, not Bears, were NFL’s 2nd choice after Patriots for NFL kickoff game
There had been speculation for weeks that the NFL was going to select the Chicago Bears as the Seattle Seahawks’ opponent for the NFL Kickoff game to open the 2026 season. Heck, even Michael Wilbon was talking about it on the radio like it was a done deal. When the NFL announced that it would, […]
Chicago Bears Opinion of the Day: We are looking at this all wrong.
All offseason, the focus has been on what is missing on the Chicago Bears’ defensive line. How we lack impact. How we lack depth. How championship teams are built with elite DLs. So on and so on. I get it — I also have thought for the last several months that the Bears should and […]
Why one analyst is dying to see sophomore Bears Colston Loveland, Luther Burden III unleashed
We’re getting closer to our first look at the 2026 Chicago Bears, and there’s one thing in particular ESPN’s Ben Solak wants to know about this squad: what are sophomore stars Colston Loveland and Luther Burden III about to do now that their roles are set to expand this season? As Bears fans know, general […]
Ranking the Chicago Bears stand alone games in 2026
The Chicago Bears will be featured on plenty of national NFL broadcasts in 2026. The NFL believes in Ben Johnson, and they believe in Caleb Williams. We’ve always said how much the NFL loves the Chicago Bears and loves it when they are good. Unfortunately, it’s not something they’ve ever had the privilege of having […]
How teams with toughest strength of schedule fared last 10 years
For those of you who have lived under a rock the last couple of months, you may not realize that the Chicago Bears have the toughest strength of schedule entering the 2026 season. The national media has let Bears fans know every chance they get to let them know that the Bears could be a […]
Bears’ 2026 schedule is tough, but you still shouldn’t bet against them
Seemingly for the entirety of the 2025 stretch run, the NFL was waiting for the wheels to fall off the Chicago Bears’ wagon. Instead of following the usual script, they rode it all the way to an NFC North title and an NFC Divisional Round appearance. That hasn’t stopped the pundits from predicting their downfall […]
Chicago Bears to Play 7 Standalone Games in 2026
Even in a down season, the Chicago Bears are a ratings winner, as their primetime games regularly score big for the NFL’s broadcast partners. So imagine how happy the League must be with the Bears coming off an 11-6 regular season, and being part of two of the most exciting postseason games of all time. […]
The Bear’s Den, May 15, 2026
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Sorry, Bears fans: At least one handicapper sees fewer wins this season Bet on it: They had 11 regular-season wins in ’25, but Kiev O’Neil’s Pythagorean win figure has them at 8.04 in ’26. NFL 2025 Season Pythagorean Win Totals from 2024 Data: How did the above mentioned guy/process do […]
Bears schedule: Predicting Chicago’s 2026 results
The Chicago Bears have had a schedule for about an hour now, so let’s make some way-too-early predictions for the 2026 season! The WCG crew will kick off a schedule release roundtable in a couple of days, so I reserve the right to revise my quick take after more thought, but for now, I see […]
The official 2026 Chicago Bears schedule release and video
Have we known it for hours already? Yes, but now we have the team’s official confirmation of their 2026 schedule. Plus, the social media team’s video for the release. This year, they went with a Bob Ross theme, starring Rome Odunze. The 2026 Chicago Bears schedule is right here. This is the gauntlet the defending […]
Bears Over Beers Happy Hour and Open Thread: NFL Schedule Instant Reaction
Welcome to the latest episode of Bears Over Beers! This week, join our hosts Ryan Droste and Bryan Orenchuk as they present their instant reaction podcast to the official release of the 2026 NFL schedule. We look at the Bears’ 2026 NFL schedule in full, including our way-too-early game by game season predictions, our favorite […]
Chicago Bears 2026 Schedule Release: News, Leaks, and Rumor Tracker
The NFL will officially drop the 2026 schedule in a big prime-time special on Thursday, May 14, at 7 p.m. CT on NFL Network. The Chicago Bears, and the other 31 teams in the League, will also have a fun schedule release video prepped and ready to hit social media at that same time. However, […]
Chicago Bears Question of the Day: What is the most memorable Bears game you have attended?
With the NFL schedule officially released tonight, it got me thinking about which games I would like to attend. That thought quicky trailed to games I have attended and finally to the question of the day: Which one was most unforgettable? For me, it would have to be Jay Cutler’s first game at Soldier Field […]
The Bear’s Den, May 14, 2026
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Bears not part of NFL’s international slate Good. Any year we get a miss is a good one, except if we go to the UK or Ireland. That’s cool then, lots of Bears fans there. Chicago Bears Q&A: How do you explain their approach with the defensive line after the […]
Chicago Bears to travel the third fewest miles in the 2026 NFL season
We’re still waiting on the full NFL schedule to drop, but with all the International series games announced, we now know the travel miles for each franchise, and the Chicago Bears will travel the third fewest this season. Chicago’s longest trip, and its only road game west of the Central time zone, is against the […]
Walter Payton could have been an elite dual threat quarterback
There wasn’t anything Walter Payton couldn’t do while on a football field. He was the best running back ever, having retired as the NFL’s all-time leading rusher, a feat he mostly accomplished without a single other offensive Pro Bowl player on the field with him for his first ten years in the league. All 11 […]
Chicago Bears Question of the Day: Will Anyone Have More Sacks Than Montez Sweat?
Ever since coming over via trade in the middle of the 2023 season, Bears Edge Montez Sweat has led the team in sacks each year. Will that change in 2026? If so, who are the likeliest candidates? Though Sweat had more sacks (6) in 9 games in 2023 than he did (5.5) in 16 games […]
The Bear’s Den, May 13, 2026
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Bears Rookie Minicamp: How Sam Roush, Tight Ends Impact Chicago’s Offense Positively, we hope. Chicago Bears Rookie Minicamp: Dennis Allen Discusses Dayo Odeyingbo’s Fit “Yeah, he fits well on the bench?” No, DA didn’t say that. Everybody else is though. POLISH SAUSAGE Report: Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy released from hospital, […]
Bears ranked as No. 3 offensive line in NFL
In 2025, a big reason for the Bears’ improvement on offense came from a better offensive line. Heading into the new year, it seems as though their unit comes in high regard. ESPN’s Mike Clay put together a rating for every starting offensive lineman in the NFL, as well as an overall ranking of each […]
Chicago Bears Question of the Day: Where will the Bears regress?
Don’t let any other fan base tell you the Chicago Bears didn’t earn their strong 2025 season. They were talented, clutch, and had a nose for the football. However, it is possible (likely?) that the Bears show regression in one or more areas that they were exceptional at in 2025. The other side of the […]
Chicago Bears have Hardest 2026 Strength of Schedule
Last week, we brought you the data that the Chicago Bears had the sixth hardest strength of schedule (SOS) in the National Football League when applying the 2026 betting lines for the over/under team wins. It’s a newer way to look at SOS, but it’s not the most common that fans think of. The traditional […]
The Bear’s Den, May 12, 2026
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Bears sign four players, announce WR Squirrel White’s retirement Yay on the new players but sad news that all of our Squirrel jokes will go un-snarked. 2026 NFL rookies: Day 2-3 draft picks with instant impact includes Bear Field Yates shows some love to a “controversial” Bears pick with some […]
Post-Draft NFL Power Rankings
Now that the bulk of the acquisition period from the offseason is in the rearview mirror, it’s time to take stock of what each team has done. While the 2026 NFL regular season is still three and a half months away, most of the heavy lifting in the roster-building department is out of the way, […]
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