This marked the first Packers game date release, as the official 2024-25 NFL schedule release will be on Wednesday, May 14 at 8 p.m. ET on NFL Network.

The Bears have the earliest bye in Week 5 before returning to Washington for a third straight season. Chicago infamously lost in Washington coming off its bye week in 2024 after Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown caught a tipped Hail Mary in the end zone as time expired. That was the beginning of 10 straight losses for the Bears.

We now know who the Chicago Bears will face in Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season, and it's an epic matchup. The 2025 NFL schedule will be released in its entirety on Wednesday, but the league is slowly leaking matchups that will be nationally televised.

Here's how to get the cheapest prices and best deals for the Monday Night Football matchup between the Bears and Vikings.

The NFL showcases marquee matchups on Sunday night, Monday night, Thursday night, and sometimes Saturday night throughout the year. Once again, the Bears should be a popular team this fall, given the buzz surrounding the new coaching staff and the allure of quarterback Caleb Williams.

The Chicago Bears will begin the season with a matchup against the Minnesota Vikings on September 8. Their first rivalry game against the Green Bay Packers is scheduled for December 7 at home. Chicago then has a quick turnaround against the Packers on December 20.

The "GMFB" crew discuss which Week 16 matchup will have larger playoff implication between the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Commanders or Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears.

The first Bears game of 2025 is confirmed and it will be a standalone game on Saturday, December 20th against the Green Bay Packers.

The first half of the 2025 Crosstown Classic is set for this weekend at Wrigley Field. And with a three-game sweep, the Cubs would take the all-time lead over the White Sox heading into the second half of this season’s Crosstown Classic,