# Chicago Bears 2026 schedule isn't as tough as strength of schedule rankings  make it out to be

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Podcast: [Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Bears](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-bears-daily-podcast-on-the-chicago-bears-500821)
Published: 2026-05-14T07:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

The Chicago Bears have the hardest strength of schedule in the NFL for the 2026 season, but the metric doesn't paint a very accurate picture of the slate this fall.

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