Bears rookie Dillon Thieneman headlines NFC North rookies ready to start
Depth wins championships and these newcomers have what it takes to demand high snap counts.
NFC North
One veteran from each NFC North team staring down a make-or-break season
The future is now (or never) for these key playmakers.
The NFL team with the toughest schedule in 2026-27
The NFL’s toughest schedule quickly became one of the league’s biggest storylines following the 2026 schedule release, with the Chicago Bears drawing major attention. Chicago’s 2026 opponents combined for a .550 winning percentage last season, giving the Bears the NFL’s most difficult projected schedule as expectations continue rising around the franchise. The Bears enter the […] The post The NFL team with the toughest schedule in 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Bears’ scariest pitfall to overcome on 2026 NFL schedule
The Chicago Bears took a huge step up last season, winning the NFC North and fulfilling the hopes of their long-suffering fans who had grown used to losing seasons and serving as cannon fodder for their rivals in the NFC North. The combination of head coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams proved to be […] The post Bears’ scariest pitfall to overcome on 2026 NFL schedule appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Lions Make List No Team Wants After NFL Schedule Release
Sports Illustrated's Conor Orr argued Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions "got screwed" with the 2026 NFL schedule. The post Lions Make List No Team Wants After NFL Schedule Release appeared first on HEAVY.
Packers’ scariest pitfall to overcome on 2026 NFL schedule
The Green Bay Packers enter 2026 with legitimate Super Bowl aspirations, a weapons-loaded offense, and a defense headlined by one of the most electric pass rushers in football. But the NFL schedule makers have handed Matt LaFleur’s crew a wake-up call. With opponents carrying a combined .538 winning percentage from a year ago, Green Bay […] The post Packers’ scariest pitfall to overcome on 2026 NFL schedule appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Justin Jefferson Doesn’t Hold Back on Vikings-Saints Matchup
Minnesota Vikings star Justin Jefferson will be returning to his home state of Louisiana this season in Week 5. After two NFC North division matchups against the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers, followed by two games against the Florida teams in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Miami Dolphins, the Vikings will travel to face […] The post Justin Jefferson Doesn’t Hold Back on Vikings-Saints Matchup appeared first on HEAVY.
Caleb Williams Highlights 4 NFC North Schedule Takeaways That May Impact Fantasy Football Rosters
Teams in the NFC North learned Thursday which teams they will face in the regular season. Now that we have the concrete info and know who is playing whom and when, we have new data to analyze and projections to run. Regarding the NFC North, here are the four biggest takeaways from the release of […]
Bears game-by-game predictions after 2026 NFL Schedule release
With their 11-6 record, the Chicago Bears reached the playoffs for the first time since 2020 in 2025. By advancing to the Divisional Round, the Bears secured their first postseason victory since 2010. While momentum is now on Chicago’s side, they will now enter the 2026 season with a target on their back. Quarterback Caleb […] The post Bears game-by-game predictions after 2026 NFL Schedule release appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Bears Predicted to Miss Playoffs After 2026 Schedule Release
Chicago is set to face a difficult slate of opponents in 2026 The post Bears Predicted to Miss Playoffs After 2026 Schedule Release appeared first on HEAVY.
Vikings HC Gets Candid on Facing Packers, Bears to Start Season
Whoever wins the QB competition for the Minnesota Vikings will be thrown to the deep end of the pool, with the team facing two NFC North games to start the 2026 season: The Green Bay Packers in Week 1 and the Chicago Bears in Week 2. Right away, the Vikings get heated rivalry games that […] The post Vikings HC Gets Candid on Facing Packers, Bears to Start Season appeared first on HEAVY.
Bears No Longer Sneaking Up on Anyone After 2026 Schedule Release
The Chicago Bears received seven standalone games in 2026 as Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson become one of the NFL’s biggest storylines.
Lions go against the trend in full 2026 schedule release
The trend in the NFL is for teams to go out of their way to produce offseason videos. This is almost always the case in recent years when the NFL schedule is released. The Detroit Lions also produced their own video to coincide with the release of their schedule. Strictly business. pic.twitter.com/LEDmouoaj9 — Detroit Lions […] The post Lions go against the trend in full 2026 schedule release appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Lions game-by-game predictions after 2026 NFL Schedule release
The complete 2026 NFL regular season schedule is finally here! Now fans can begin booking trips and fantasizing about some of this fall’s best upcoming matchups. The Lions certainly have some exciting games ahead, with an international game in Munich and five primetime games in front of a national audience. Is Detroit in for a […] The post Lions game-by-game predictions after 2026 NFL Schedule release appeared first on ClutchPoints.
‘Hilarious Take’ Idiots’: Fans Left Unimpressed As Analyst Predicts Kyler Murray To Be the Best QB in NFC North
Fans react as analyst predicts Kyler Murray to be the best QB in NFC North.
Lions, Bears land NFL Thanksgiving Day showdown at Ford Field
The 2026 NFL Schedule Release is on Thursday. However, the league has leaked a ton of primetime games, including Thanksgiving Eve, Week 1 of Monday Night, Sunday Night, and Thursday Night Football in Week 2. All of the international games have been leaked as well. So, it is now time for the Thanksgiving Day games. […] The post Lions, Bears land NFL Thanksgiving Day showdown at Ford Field appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Lions Fans Circle Calendar After Ben Johnson’s Next Ford Field Appearance Released
Last offseason, former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson stunned fans of the Motor City by not only departing the franchise, but going to one of their fiercest and most historic rivals – the Chicago Bears.The move worked out well for Johnson and the Bears, who dethroned the Lions atop the NFC North Division and […] The post Lions Fans Circle Calendar After Ben Johnson’s Next Ford Field Appearance Released appeared first on HEAVY.
Bears Draw Thanksgiving Game at Lions as NFL Schedule Leaks
The first details have leaked about the Chicago Bears' 2026 regular-season schedule, revealing the date and time of one of their matchups. The post Bears Draw Thanksgiving Game at Lions as NFL Schedule Leaks appeared first on HEAVY.
Bart Scott makes major Kyler Murray prediction
The Minnesota Vikings are entering camp with J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz and Kyler Murray battling it out at the quarterback position. While it remains to be seen which QB emerges as the starter, former NFL linebacker Bart Scott had a bold prediction about Murray. Scott appeared on an episode of ESPN show “Get Up” and … The post Bart Scott makes major Kyler Murray prediction appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
3 disaster Packers schedule scenarios that would sink Super Bowl hopes
Right now, the Green Bay Packers looks like a legitimate contender again. Jordan Love has evolved into a franchise-caliber quarterback. The defense regained its edge during the offseason. GM Brian Gutekunst spent the spring reshaping the roster with a lot of urgency. However, NFL seasons are shaped by travel demands, divisional landmines, and recovery windows. […] The post 3 disaster Packers schedule scenarios that would sink Super Bowl hopes appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Bears signing former Buccaneers Super Bowl-winning wide receiver
It may be the offseason, but the Chicago Bears are making moves. On Saturday, it was announced that they were signing free-agent wide receiver Scotty Miller to a one-year deal, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. His agents, Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey, negotiated the deal, and the terms of the contract remain unknown. Miller is […] The post Bears signing former Buccaneers Super Bowl-winning wide receiver appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Chicago Bears Get Major News on 2026 Schedule, Opponents
The NFL officially announced Friday that the Chicago Bears will learn their full 2026 regular season schedule on May 14. The anticipation continues building around one of the franchise’s most anticipated seasons in years. Mark your calendars 🗓️ The schedule drops May 14! — Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) May 8, 2026 The full NFL schedule release […] The post Chicago Bears Get Major News on 2026 Schedule, Opponents appeared first on HEAVY.
Kevin O’Connell stays silent on Vikings GM search
The Minnesota Vikings are conducting their rookie minicamp at the team’s headquarters in Eagan, Minnesota. While they are starting to prepare for the 2026 season, there is still a big hole in the team’s hierarchy. The Vikings don’t have a permanent general manager and it could take days or weeks before they make a decision […] The post Kevin O’Connell stays silent on Vikings GM search appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The biggest question every NFC North team still has to answer after the NFL Draft
The NFC North will be one of the most hotly contested divisions in 2026. If any team wants to claim the division crown, these problems must be solved.