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Bears Fans Remain Optimistic Despite Home Opener Loss, Williams' Injury
As Bears fans trekked into Soldier Field in gear, ponchos and whatever else they could find to battle the nasty weather.
September 21, 2026
While they didn't come out on top, falling 9 to 3 to the Minnesota Vikings during Sunday's home opener, fans say they are optimistic the team could make it to the Super Bowl.
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As Bears fans trekked into Soldier Field in gear, ponchos and whatever else they could find to battle the nasty weather, the rain wasn't about to dampen this mood.
This is the day Brad Meyer, better known as Bear Down Brad, waits for every year. His Aces Tailgate goes back nearly 50 years and the home opener is practically Christmas Day.
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