| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Sept. 13, 2026, 11:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Sept. 13, 2026, 11:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/chicago-sports-bears-sox-cubs-bulls-blackhawks/live-updates-bears-panthers-set-to-kick-off-season-but-is-rome-odunze-active/3988297/ |
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### What to Know
* Rome Odunze will be active, [ Tyson Bagent is inactive for the Bears Sunday ][3]
* Dillon Thieneman, Zavion Thomas set to make NFL debuts
* The Bears are hoping to win their first road game of the season for the first time since 2020
The Chicago Bears and Carolina Panth...