"The 2026 NFL schedule, which will be released in full on Thursday, has already begun seeing its first leaks. One that is notable for Chicago Bears fans is the reveal of the first Sunday Night Football game of the season, featuring the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants. The long-time NFC East rivals duking it out on NBC in Week 1 is a worthwhile nugget on its own. But that also takes the Giants and Cowboys out of the mix as possible opponents for the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1."
"This leaves the Bears as one of the four most likely potential opponents for the Seahawks in the Wednesday night opener. Sorry, I do not consider the Arizona Cardinals as a feasible option. As it turns out, the Seahawks' matchup vs. an opponent to be named later won't be the only Wednesday night NFL matchup we see this weekend."
"[T]he Netflix NFL package this season not only will include two Christmas games again, but also a Thanksgiving eve game, a Saturday game in Week 18 (before the traditional ESPN double-header) and 49ers-Rams from Australia on Thursday, Sept. 10 (Week 1). Remember, season opener (in Seattle) will be on Wednesday, Sept. 9, on NBC - a Wednesday and not the usual Thursday; Seahawks opponent will be disclosed in the coming days."
"The idea of adding Thanksgiving Eve football to the NFL schedule was floated back in March. It might have been lost in the noise that was surrounding NFL free agency at the time, but it was something we couldn't ignore as a storyline to watch - especially as streamers like Netflix continue to chip away at the number of games broadcast over-the-air. Are You Ready For Some Thanksgiving Eve Football on Your NFL Schedule?"
The 2026 NFL schedule will be released in full on Thursday, and early leaks have identified the first Sunday Night Football matchup as Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants in Week 1. That pairing removes both NFC East teams from consideration as potential Week 1 opponents for the Seattle Seahawks. With the Cardinals not considered feasible, the Bears emerge as one of the most likely opponents for the Seahawks in the Wednesday night opener, though the opponent will be disclosed in coming days. Separately, Netflix’s NFL package is expected to include two Christmas games, a Thanksgiving Eve game, a Saturday game in Week 18, and 49ers-Rams from Australia on Thursday, Sept. 10, with the season opener in Seattle on Wednesday, Sept. 9 on NBC.
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