Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season already got off to a great start, with the Green Bay Packers losing to the Atlanta Falcons, but the Chicago Bears fan base still has plenty to watch before their Week 3 game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night.
Sunday will be nice for Bears fans, as they can sit back on the couch, relax, and watch all the NFL games on TV. No stress about Chicago losing a game or suffering injuries. It's just football euphoria.
Still, some games Bears fans should watch and root for. Here's who Chicago fans should cheer for on Sunday.
Week 3 rooting guide for Chicago Bears fans
Seattle Seahawks at Washington Commanders
The Seahawks seem to be the NFL's class right now, with starting quarterback Sam Darnold back after his hip injury. Washington has a quarterback problem, with Jayden Daniels missing multiple weeks with an elbow injury and Marcus Mariota starting in his place. Seattle feels like they can really blow out the Commanders, but how great would it be to see Washington pull out a win and help the Bears out in the NFC race early on.
Who to root for: Commanders
New York Jets at Detroit Lions
It's hard to rely on the Jets, especially after they couldn't help the Bears last week and lost to the Packers in overtime. For the second straight week, Chicago fans have to side with the Jets and pray they can pull off an upset against an NFC North team. It feels like a long shot, but crazier things have happened.
Who to root for: Jets
Arizona Cardinals at San Franciso 49ers
Even with five million injuries, the 49ers are still undrafted and looking dominant. Arizona did beat the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 1, so anything is possible. San Francisco losing would help the NFC playoff picture later in the year, but this one needs more prayer than the Jets-Lions game.
Who to root for: Cardinals
Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
After last week's awful loss to the Vikings, Bears fans want to see them get absolutely blown out. Too bad it's against a Buccaneers team that is 0-2 and not looking so good after their loss to the Cleveland Browns last week. Kyler Murray is back for Minnesota, so yeah...a third straight game where a lot of prayers are needed.
Who to root for: Buccaneers
Los Angeles Rams at Denver Broncos
The Rams need a game to come back down to Earth after blowing out the New York Giants last week. Denver might be able to do that after a rocky start to their season. Both teams are 1-1 and need wins, but the Bears really need Los Angeles to get behind the eight ball with a loss.
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Who to root for: Broncos
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