What happened: Chicago and Minnesota are set for a 12:00 p.m. kickoff Sunday, with FOX carrying the NFC North matchup. KFAN is listed for radio coverage as the Bears head into their first division game of the 2026 season.

Why it matters: Chicago enters after posting its first clean injury report since Week 7 of 2022, raising the stakes for an early NFC North test. The game also gives Ben Johnson's offense a chance to build on the explosive-play template from Week 1.

What to watch: Next comes the final inactive list before kickoff and a clearer read on whether Chicago's Week 1 explosives carry over against a division opponent.