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Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) waits for the snap in the first quarter against the Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sept. 13, 2026, in Charlotte, N.C. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

3 things we learned from the Chicago Bears, including Caleb Williams ‘seeing the field really well’

September 16, 2026 at 5:32 p.m.

Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson noticed Caleb Williams played with more anticipation in Week 1, something the quarterback began to do with greater frequency last season.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams hands off to running back D'Andre Swift against the Carolina Panthers in the first quarter Sept. 13, 2026, at Bank of America Stadium. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Pressing questions after Chicago Bears’ Week 1 win, including the biggest overreactions and underreactions

September 15, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

After scoring 59 points, the Chicago Bears were one of the big winners in Week 1.

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) breaks free for a rushing touchdown in the second quarter against the Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sept. 13, 2026, in Charlotte. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Ben Johnson ‘could kind of tell’ Caleb Williams was locked in before Chicago Bears’ 59-point outburst

September 13, 2026 at 7:09 p.m.

Ben Johnson saw a different Caleb Williams in their final QB meeting Saturday night before the season opener. The result was a 59-point outburst from the Chicago Bears.

Bears running back Kyle Monangai, left, rushes for a touchdown as Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn chases in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium on Sept. 13, 2026, in Charlotte. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Week 1 recap: Chicago Bears pull away for a 59-37 opening win behind a dominant ground game

September 13, 2026 at 5:02 p.m.

Offensively, Sunday's game was as good of a start as coach Ben Johnson could’ve hoped for. The Chicago Bears last scored 50 points or more in 2012.

Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze, right, talks with Colston Loveland before a preseason game against the Browns on Aug. 15, 2026, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

‘I plan on playing’: Rome Odunze questionable but is optimistic he’ll suit up for Chicago Bears opener

September 11, 2026 at 3:44 p.m.

Rome Odunze says he plans on playing in Sunday's opener, although the Chicago Bears have listed him as questionable. Backup QB Tyson Bagent is also questionable.

Caleb Williams greets fellow Bears quarterback Case Keenum in the first quarter of a preseason game against the Browns on Aug. 15, 2026, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

The summer of Caleb Williams is over. A pivotal season for the Chicago Bears QB is about to get serious.

September 11, 2026 at 12:41 p.m.

Caleb Williams wants to be in Chicago "forever," and he fully embraced summertime in the city. But now things get real as the Bears open the 2026 season.

Bears cornerback Malik Muhammad II reacts to a play during a preseason game against the Titans on Aug. 29, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)

With question marks in Chicago Bears secondary, rookie Malik Muhammad II is eager to accept the challenge

September 10, 2026 at 5:21 p.m.

If the Carolina Panthers want to pick on a rookie defensive back in Sunday’s season opener, Chicago Bears cornerback Malik Muhammad II is all for it.

Bears offensive tackle Braxton Jones answers questions from reporters after practice at Halas Hall on June 10, 2026, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

What we learned from Chicago Bears, including Braxton Jones winning the LT job and the latest on Rome Odunze

September 8, 2026 at 5:28 p.m.

Rome Odunze missed practice again, but coach Ben Johnson called the WR "day to day" and said the Chicago Bears are "hopeful" he'll play Sunday.

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams throws a pass during the fourth quarter against the Lions on Jan. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Will Caleb Williams reach 4,000 yards? Is the D-line better? 5 questions for the 2026 Chicago Bears season.

September 8, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Six months of speculation, projections and what-ifs are about to come to a close. Can the Chicago Bears meet their high expectations this season?

Workers carrying Bears team flags run onto the field before players introductions ahead of the NFC wild-card game against the Packers on Jan. 10, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

The Chicago Bears’ 53-man roster is set for Week 1. Here’s a position-by-position breakdown and analysis.

September 7, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Week 1 is here. The Chicago Bears kick off the season Sunday at Carolina. Here's a closer look at their roster heading into the opener.

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