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Do the Chicago Bears need to aggressively add to their defense?

The Chicago Bears began their campaign by enduring intense environmental heat rather than any sluggishness. Prior to the start of Sunday's contest at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, thermometers read 89 degrees alongside a humidity level of 48 percent, which combined to create a heat index reaching 94 degrees.

Despite the punishing conditions, Chicago secured a high-scoring 59-37 victory to start the year. The game stretched across three hours and 32 minutes amidst the brutal afternoon climate.