""The Bears could be a better team, right, and not have as good a record and not win 11 games," Wilbon says in the 27-second clip above in reference to Chicago's intimidating strength of schedule in 2026."
""At first listen, it sounded like it was just a reference to the NFL season starting on a Wednesday. The Wednesday kickoff, in isolation, is quirky and worth mentioning on Wilbon's part.""
""Bears-Seahawks Week 1 Opener in Seattle? It's Possible... Colleague Matt Rooney made a strong case for the Bears to be the Week 1 opponent for the reigning Super Bowl champs.""
The Chicago Bears are being considered as the Week 1 opponent for the Seattle Seahawks in the 2026 NFL season opener. Mike Wilbon hinted at this possibility during an ESPN segment, mentioning the Bears' challenging schedule. He suggested that the Bears could perform well despite a potentially poor record. The NFL season is set to start on a Wednesday, which adds to the intrigue of the matchup. Colleague Matt Rooney supports the idea of the Bears facing the Seahawks as the season opener.
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