The Chicago Bears Podcast

Bears vs Panthers: The KEYS to Winning a Tough Week 1 Test | w/ Jason McKie

September 11, 2026·29 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Bears vs Panthers Week 1 Preview Hosted by Pat The Designer & Bears Sideline Reporter Jason McKie Brought to you by Midwest Dairy, The Advantage Dealer Group & City Colleges of Chicago Bears vs. Panthers is only TWO DAYS AWAY! Pat The Designer and Jason McKie deliver a massive Chicago Bears at Carolina Panthers Week 1 preview, breaking down the matchups and keys that could decide Sunday's game. Week 1 of the NFL season is officially underway, and J Mack brings his former-player perspective to how the Bears should attack Bryce Young and the Panthers offense. Can Chicago's defense slow Carolina down and create enough pressure to put Young in uncomfortable situations? On the other side, the guys believe the Bears offense has a major opportunity to be the difference, but Carolina's pass rush could create problems. Pat and J Mack break down what Caleb Williams and the Bears offense must do to stay ahead of the Panthers defensive front. Finally, Jason McKie delivers his McKeys to a Bears Victory — the biggest things Chicago must accomplish to leave Carolina with a Week 1 win. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Week 1 NFL football is back & it's got us in our feelings! 00:06:00 – How can the Bears stack up against Bryce Young & the Panthers offense? 00:13:00 – Bears offense has the edge, but Panthers pass rush could cause problems 00:23:00 – Jason McKie's McKeys to a Bears Victory 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears news, game previews, analysis & insider coverage from ESPN Chicago! #ChicagoBears #BearsVsPanthers #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #CalebWilliams #BryceYoung #JasonMcKie #BenJohnson #CarolinaPanthers #BearDown

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