# Chicago Bears need to start 2026 season FAST or risk falling behind Lions and Packers in NFC North

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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: 2026-09-08T07:30:00+00:00
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The Chicago Bears can't afford to start this season as slow as they began last year.

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