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WCG Sunday Livestream: NFL Week 1 – Chicago Bears vs Carolina Panthers

Week 1 of the 2026 NFL regular season features a clash between two reigning division champions as the Chicago Bears travel to face the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. m.

ET kickoff on FOX, the matchup showcases a headline duel between quarterbacks Caleb Williams and Bryce Young. Chicago enters the campaign carrying elevated hopes in head coach Ben Johnson's second year at the helm, coming off an improved 2025 performance.

Johnson, who returns to familiar ground in North Carolina for the opener, noted during preparations that his roster has adopted title-caliber daily routines that were absent a year ago. Both franchises look to convert their offseason preparations into early momentum in one of the opening slate's most anticipated showdowns.