The Chicago Bears played against the New York Jets with an engaging performance from Bears tight end Colston Loveland. Loveland took on Jets defensive end Will McDonald IV, showing his skills in the first quarter of the game at Soldier Field on October 4, 2026. (Photo by Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Though the NFL no longer follows a 16-game season, teams often refer to the initial four games as the ‘first quarter.’ This period serves as a time for evaluating strategies and performances. Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson emphasized the importance of these early games during training camp and reiterated the concept last month.
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