From meetings that could have been an email to signature fragrances, NFL teams show off their creativity with this season's batch of schedule release videos.

After winning the NFC North and reaching the Divisional Round of the playoffs during head coach Ben Johnson's first season in 2025, the expectations will only be higher in 2026 as quarterback Caleb Williams and the rest of the team look to take another step.

The Chicago Bears have unveiled their 2026 schedule, which featured seven standalone games. Here's how fans reacted:

For the second time in three years and the fifth time since 2018, the Bears and Lions will kick off the NFL’s Thanksgiving slate at noon CT on CBS. This year, Thanksgiving is on Nov. 26 and falls in Week 12 of the NFL season.

The Bears' Bob Ross-themed schedule release video was a viral hit, but one frustrating flaw kept Chicago from delivering a truly perfect reveal for many fans.

Who has the easiest and toughest schedules in 2026? Here's a look at every NFL team's strength of schedule, including the Chicago Bears.