Instant predictions for Bears’ 2026 slate
The Bears' schedule has been official for just a little while, but @wiltfongjr is already dropping a couple of predictions!
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 04: Head coach Ben Johnson of the Chicago Bears looks on in the second quarter against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field on January 04, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Chicago Bears have had a schedule for about an hour now, so let’s make some way-too-early predictions for the 2026 season! The WCG crew will kick off a schedule release roundtable in a couple of days, so I reserve the right to revise my quick take after more thought, but for now, I see the Bears at 10 wins minimum , which should get them back in the postseason in the NFC.
Here’s what partners at FanDuel Sportsbook have for the win totals for the four NFC North teams. Detroit Lions: 10. 5 (Over -130/Under +110) Green Bay Packers: 9.
5 (Over -125/Under +105) Chicago Bears: 9. 5 (Over +110/Under -130) Minnesota Vikings: 8. 5 (Over +120/Under -140) To explain what those numbers mean, if you think the Bears will go over 9.
5 wins as I do, then a $100 wager would win $110. So the higher the number, the less likely something is to happen per the oddsmakers. The Bears open on the road against the Carolina Panthers, and right now FanDuel has the spread at Carolina +2.