Chicago Bears face difficult schedule featuring eight playoff opponents
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 11:48 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

The Chicago Bears enter the upcoming season facing a challenging slate of games. According to reports, the schedule includes eight matchups against teams that participated in the 2025 NFL playoffs. This heavy list of opponents follows a period of celebration regarding the team's performance last season. Management and players must now shift focus toward these upcoming tests as the regular season begins. The concentration on these specific games highlights the increased difficulty of the path ahead for the roster compared to previous outings. With the offseason period concluded, the focus remains on preparing for the early-season opponents.
- •Chicago Bears face eight games against 2025 playoff teams.
- •The team transitions from the offseason period into the regular season schedule.
- •The current schedule presents a difficult path for the Bears compared to last year.
- 12:37 PMESPN — Bears' offseason party is over as toughest schedule looms
"Chicago has eight games against teams that made the '25 playoffs, so the time to celebrate last season is over.
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