- Caleb Williams is set to carry the Bears' offense with heavy volume — he's averaged 36.2 pass attempts and been a clear tone-setter, offering big-play upside and some volatility.
- Bryce Young and the Panthers bring a contrasting edge — Carolina led the NFL with a 158.1 passer rating on fourth downs in 2025, and new/returning pieces like Darren Waller could be clutch on third downs and in the red zone.
- Betting market favors Chicago (3-point favorites, -163 moneyline); kickoff is Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET in Charlotte — also a fun subplot: D'Andre Swift needs two rushing TDs to reach 40 career rushing scores.
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