TigerSport Football and Basketball Game Analysis

The National Football League announced the full 2025 regular-season schedule, with the Chicago Bears set to play on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday for the first time in franchise history. They will open the season on Monday Night Football, feature in two primetime slots within the first six weeks, and participate in a Week 16 Saturday game on FOX and the Black Friday game on Prime Video.

The Bears begin their season at home against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1 on Monday Night Football, marking their fourth consecutive home opener and first Monday Night Football season opener since 1997. Historically, they hold a 3-2 advantage in season-opening games against Minnesota and an 8-win record against the Vikings on Monday Night Football. Chicago also boasts a 31-14-1 record in home openers.

In Week 2, the Bears face the Detroit Lions on FOX, marking the first time since 2006 that they play consecutive divisional opponents in the first two weeks. They lead the all-time series against Detroit 105-80-5. Week 3 features a home game against the Dallas Cowboys, whom the Bears last hosted in 2019, with a 7-6 home record in regular-season matchups. Week 4 sees them travel to Las Vegas to play the Raiders, holding a 9-8 all-time advantage.

The Bears’ Week 5 bye is their earliest since 2018 and only the fifth Week 5 bye in team history since 1990. Key schedule highlights include the first two weeks against NFC North rivals and multiple primetime appearances early in the season.

Notable early-season matchups: - **Week 1**: Vikings vs. Bears (Sept. 8, 7:15 p.m. CT, Monday Night Football) - **Week 2**: Bears at Lions (Sept. 14, Noon CT, FOX) - **Week 3**: Cowboys vs. Bears (Sept. 21, 3:25 p.m. CT, FOX)