Chicago Bears

The Bears' 2025 success (11-6 record, NFC North title, playoff win) faces sustainability questions due to Chicago's history of no back-to-back...

D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai returned to the field at Halas Hall for a bonus practice ahead of the opener, strengthening Chicago's Week 1 backfield outlook while Rome Odunze's status remains unresolved.

Bears open at Carolina in a tighter Week 1 win than expected, starting 1-0.

• Early stretch mixes home wins over Vikings and Jets with losses to...

D'Andre Swift enters his 2026 contract year determined to show his best football lies ahead, building on 2,046 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns with...

Year 2 under Ben Johnson calls for measurable jumps in consistency and big plays around Caleb Williams.

• D'Andre Swift: 1,100 yards and 12 rushing...

The Bears stress precise execution as the base for translating Ben Johnson's system into production.

• Rushing roots: Last year's top rushing success...

• Swift benefits from back-to-back years in Johnson's system for the first time, allowing faster play and focus on details.
• Teammates and coaches...

Dillon Thieneman must deliver early as the Bears' new starting strong safety following Coby Bryant's training camp loss. An ESPN analyst's surprise...

Beyond Caleb Williams, three figures will decide if Chicago repeats as NFC North champs after their 11-6 title season.

• Rome Odunze: The WR posted 44...

The Bears' new-look defense gains valuable breathing room against limited starters like Bryce Young and Kyler Murray in the first four weeks, easing pressure while the unit adjusts.

• Jaylon Johnson leads the Bears cornerback room, with Clark Phillips III already turning to him for guidance on defensive nuances after their shared...

D’Andre Swift’s career-high 1,087 rushing yards in 2025 and current form under Ben Johnson strengthen his case for an extension beyond this final...

The Chicago Bears host the Carolina Panthers on September 13, 2026.

Dillon Thieneman, the Bears' first-round safety pick, is already Chicago's starting strong safety and a top DROY candidate after 94 tackles in college last season. A standout year would further prove Ben Johnson knows exactly what the team needs.

After an 11-6 NFC North title run, the Bears enter 2026 with elevated expectations centered on Caleb Williams.

• Offensive MVP: Williams eyes...

High expectations clash with real risks for five Bears under Ben Johnson's system.

• TJ Edwards enters a prove-it year after injury; new coaches and...

Rome Odunze exploded for 296 yards and five touchdowns in the first four games last season before a foot stress fracture sidelined him for the final...

Zavion Thomas starred in preseason game No. 3 with a 97-yard touchdown, yet the Bears rookie must still earn a spot in the offense behind established receivers.

Three pivotal games stand out as tests for Chicago's playoff hopes and Caleb Williams' growth.

• Week 1 @ Panthers: A win sets a new tone after last...

These six bold forecasts directly confront the Bears' biggest 2026 challenges after their surprising 2025 season.

• Caleb Williams development:...