Bears enjoy mini bye week as NFL features key matchups Sunday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 1:15 PM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
The Chicago Bears, coming off a 30-24 victory over the New England Patriots, enter a mini bye week this Sunday and do not play. Meanwhile, several notable games are on the schedule, including the Indianapolis Colts taking on the Minnesota Vikings, and the Kansas City Chiefs facing the Seattle Seahawks. The Packers are set to clash with the Detroit Lions in a crucial NFC North matchup, while the Buccaneers go against the Panthers. Each of these games carries implications for playoff positioning and future matchups.
- •Bears improve to 5-2 after beating Patriots.
- •Colts face Vikings, each team needing a win.
- •Chiefs and Seahawks battle in Sunday Night Football.
- •Packers and Lions meet in a critical NFC North game.
- •Bears have next game on Monday Night Football in Week 8.
- 1:15 PMYahoo Sports — 4 NFL games to watch Sunday during mini Bears bye
"With the Bears off Sunday, here are four NFL games to keep an eye on.
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