Carolina Panthers host Chicago Bears in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season at Bank of America Stadium on Monday. Read on for our full match preview, betting tips, and best odds.
Ben Johnson had a stellar debut season in Chicago, going 11-6 and winning the NFC North with Caleb Williams taking a real step forward. Bryce Young has shown gradual improvement of his own, and Carolina snuck into the playoffs at 8-9 to win a weak NFC South.
There’s a real irony in Carolina having traded away the picks that ended up becoming Caleb Williams and a win here would at least give them some minor bragging rights. But I think Chicago dominates this one. Carolina’s defense has some sneaky good pieces at corner and linebacker, but the receiver duo of Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III in Chicago is just too much to handle.
Carolina Panthers vs Chicago Bears Odds & Popular Betting Markets
Here’s a quick look at the current odds and popular betting markets for the Carolina Panthers vs Chicago Bears matchup.
*odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change