Carolina Panthers vs Chicago Bears Prediction & Picks - NFL

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Carolina Panthers
9/13/26 13:00
Chicago Bears

Prediction:

 

Chicago Bears win the match

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 by Carlos Zabala in NFL Picks

In 2025, the Panthers finished with an 8-9 record and still won the NFC South title; many downplayed that success, citing the low level of the rest of the division. Carolina in 2026 has come to prove that wasn't a fluke; they've strengthened their defense and are looking to start the new season with a win against the Bears, even though Chicago is the -165 favorite to win.

The Panthers' offense has retained its key pieces, Chuba Hubbard at running back and McMillan at wide receiver; therefore, the biggest investment came on defense with the acquisition of Lloyd and Phillips. Their preseason has been positive with wins against Jacksonville, Arizona, and Houston, but a loss to Buffalo.

The Bears are aiming for another season in which they hope to rely on Williams; the quarterback was a major reason why the Bears won their division, throwing 27 touchdowns and only 7 interceptions.

Carolina Panthers vs Chicago Bears Form

Table

Teams Pts P W L
3 Chicago Bears
0 0 0 0
3 Carolina Panthers
0 0 0 0

Carolina Panthers and Chicago Bears Latest Matches

Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers Latest matches
W L W L L L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Jan 10, 2026 - NFL

Carolina Panthers
31 :  34
Los Angeles Rams

Jan 3, 2026 - NFL

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
16 :  14
Carolina Panthers

Dec 28, 2025 - NFL

Carolina Panthers
10 :  27
Seattle Seahawks

Dec 21, 2025 - NFL

Carolina Panthers
23 :  20
Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Dec 14, 2025 - NFL

New Orleans Saints
20 :  17
Carolina Panthers

Nov 30, 2025 - NFL

Carolina Panthers
31 :  28
Los Angeles Rams
L L W W L L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Jan 10, 2026 - NFL

Carolina Panthers
31 :  34
Los Angeles Rams

Dec 28, 2025 - NFL

Carolina Panthers
10 :  27
Seattle Seahawks

Dec 21, 2025 - NFL

Carolina Panthers
23 :  20
Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Nov 30, 2025 - NFL

Carolina Panthers
31 :  28
Los Angeles Rams

Nov 9, 2025 - NFL

Carolina Panthers
7 :  17
New Orleans Saints

Oct 26, 2025 - NFL

Carolina Panthers
9 :  40
Buffalo Bills
W W W L L L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Jan 3, 2026 - NFL

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
16 :  14
Carolina Panthers

Dec 14, 2025 - NFL

New Orleans Saints
20 :  17
Carolina Panthers

Nov 24, 2025 - NFL

San Francisco 49ers
20 :  9
Carolina Panthers

Nov 16, 2025 - NFL

Atlanta Falcons
27 :  30
Carolina Panthers

Nov 2, 2025 - NFL

Green Bay Packers
13 :  16
Carolina Panthers

Oct 19, 2025 - NFL

New York Jets
6 :  13
Carolina Panthers
Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears Latest matches
W W L L W L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Jan 18, 2026 - NFL

Chicago Bears
17 :  20
Los Angeles Rams

Jan 10, 2026 - NFL

Chicago Bears
31 :  27
Green Bay Packers

Jan 4, 2026 - NFL

Chicago Bears
16 :  19
Detroit Lions

Dec 28, 2025 - NFL

San Francisco 49ers
42 :  38
Chicago Bears

Dec 20, 2025 - NFL

Chicago Bears
22 :  16
Green Bay Packers

Dec 14, 2025 - NFL

Chicago Bears
31 :  3
Cleveland Browns
W W W L W L
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Jan 18, 2026 - NFL

Chicago Bears
17 :  20
Los Angeles Rams

Jan 10, 2026 - NFL

Chicago Bears
31 :  27
Green Bay Packers

Jan 4, 2026 - NFL

Chicago Bears
16 :  19
Detroit Lions

Dec 20, 2025 - NFL

Chicago Bears
22 :  16
Green Bay Packers

Dec 14, 2025 - NFL

Chicago Bears
31 :  3
Cleveland Browns

Nov 23, 2025 - NFL

Chicago Bears
31 :  28
Pittsburgh Steelers
L W W W L L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Dec 28, 2025 - NFL

San Francisco 49ers
42 :  38
Chicago Bears

Dec 7, 2025 - NFL

Green Bay Packers
28 :  21
Chicago Bears

Nov 28, 2025 - NFL

Philadelphia Eagles
15 :  24
Chicago Bears

Nov 16, 2025 - NFL

Minnesota Vikings
17 :  19
Chicago Bears

Nov 2, 2025 - NFL

Cincinnati Bengals
42 :  47
Chicago Bears

Oct 26, 2025 - NFL

Baltimore Ravens
30 :  16
Chicago Bears

Carolina Panthers against Chicago Bears : Head to Head (H2H)

Carolina Panthers

0 %

Chicago Bears

100 %

Oct 6, 2024 - NFL

Chicago Bears
36 :  10
Carolina Panthers

Nov 9, 2023 - NFL

Chicago Bears
16 :  13
Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers vs Chicago Bears Picks

Carolina Panthers - Chicago Bears Key Points

  1. The Bears had a turnover differential of +22 in 2025
  2. The Bears finished the preseason with a 2-1 record
  3. The Bears went 11-6 last season
  4. The Panthers defeated the Texans 16-13 to close out the preseason

Our Carolina Panthers vs Chicago Bears Prediction

Bears' Ben Joshon said the team has been training at a championship level; he said this year's Bears will improve their discipline, situation management, and consistency.

The Bears' offensive core has also remained, with Swift, Odunze, Kmet, and Loveland. The Bears won seven of their last eight games against the Panthers from 2010 to 2024, with the Bears' last meeting ending 36-10.

Our prediction for Panthers vs Bears is: Bears ML.

Prediction:

 

Chicago Bears win the match

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