Bears head to Carolina for first game of 2026 season | Take The North

It's time for our first game preview episode of the 2026 season! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote bring you a full preview of Bears-Panthers. What's the latest on the injury front? Will receiver Rome Odunze be good to go against Carolina? And left tackle Ozzy Trapilo continues to make remarkable progress as he recovers from his knee injury. In our first game spotlight of the season, all eyes are on Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. Will we see him take the next steps in his career? We also have our three things to watch during the game and predictions!