Bears Over Beers: NFL Schedule Release Reaction, Season Predictions

About this episode

The hosts react to the release of the 2026 NFL and Chicago Bears schedule, offering predictions and insights on the upcoming season.

This week, join our hosts Ryan Droste and Bryan Orenchuk as they present their instant reaction podcast to the official release of the 2026 NFL and Chicago Bears schedule. We look at the Bears’ 2026 NFL schedule in full, including our way-too-early game by game season predictions, our favorite games on the schedule, thoughts on a Christmas Day game, which road game we’d most like to attend, and much more! Merch store: https://2nd-city-gridiron-shop.fourthwall.com/ Follow Ryan: https://www.x.com/ryandroste Follow Bryan: https://www.x.com/bryanorenchuk Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

People in this episode

Hosts: Ryan Droste, Bryan Orenchuk

Topics covered

• NFL schedule
• Chicago Bears
• season predictions
• game analysis
• Christmas Day game
• road games

Keywords

• NFL
• Chicago Bears
• schedule release
• season predictions
• football
• game analysis
• Christmas Day game

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Organizations: Chicago Bears

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