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Did the NFL Just Help the Chicago Bears Compete?!
Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down the Chicago Bears’ 2026 schedule and ask the big question:
👉 Did the NFL quietly help the Bears… or is it just pure coincidence?
0:00 Bears Schedule
10:30 NFL Team Videos
16:40 Burden and Loveland
22:45 Marquee
From bye-week timing to travel stretches and divisional matchups, Dan and Matt analyze whether the schedule sets up favorably for Chicago—or if it’s business as usual. Are there hidden advantages that could give the Bears a real edge this season?
Plus, the guys react to some of the best (and worst) NFL schedule release videos across the…
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