Gotta be the best Week 1 by a Madden cover team ... Bears actually put up Madden numbers on the road Via @LawMurrayTheNU on X

What happened: Chicago scored eight touchdowns in its season opener.

Why it matters: The Madden comparison comes after Chicago received an 83 overall team rating in Madden NFL 27.

What to watch: Chicago's home opener is scheduled for September 20, according to the [Bears' schedule](https://www.chicagobears.com/schedule/2026/).

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