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NFL Passed on Bears-Seahawks for 2026 Opener and Fans Might Regret It

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The NFL chose Seahawks-Patriots for the 2026 opener, but the Bears may have been the better pick for a marquee kickoff game with Caleb Williams in...

By Pete Martuneac

Published: May 13, 2026, 6:50 pm Added: May 13, 2026, 7:38 pm

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