Bears vs. Panthers Prediction, Odds, Pick For NFL Week 1

Both teams enter Week 1 coming off surprising 2025 playoff runs — each hosted a postseason game before losing thrillingly to the Rams.
The Bears, in Ben Johnson’s first season, won the NFC North, notched their first playoff win since 2010 and set an NFL single‑season record with seven wins (including playoffs) when trailing inside two minutes.
The Panthers made the playoffs despite weak offensive numbers, then spent $208 million in free agency — a close, field‑goal‑type game is expected Sunday.