# DEFEND THE CROWN: Can Chicago Bears REMAIN  NFC North Champs In 2026? | CHGO Bears After Dark

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Podcast: [CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/chgo-chicago-bears-podcast-454870)
Published: 2026-05-19T01:44:18+00:00
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The dust has settled over the weekend now that the full 2026 NFL Schedule was released on Thursday and we're taking a 2nd look over on what challenges there are for the Chicago Bears and what breaks did they catch with the layout of the 17 game season. How much travel will the Bears face? How much rest? What's the most important stretch of games. We'll be breaking it all down with Greg Braggs Jr along with Phil Ottochian and Shayne Marsaw on CHGO Bears After Dark! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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