The NFL schedule leaks keep coming, and Eagles fans now know when they will get their revenge game against the Chicago Bears. According to leaked schedule information, the Philadelphia Eagles will travel to Chicago for a Week 3 Monday Night Football showdown on September 28th at 8:20 PM ET on ESPN.
This primetime matchup is a rematch of last season's Black Friday game, where the Bears handed the Eagles a tough 24-15 loss at Lincoln Financial Field. That defeat was a wake-up call for Philadelphia, as Caleb Williams and Chicago's offense proved they could compete with the NFL's elite.
The Lincoln Riley Connection
The quarterback storyline adds extra intrigue to this matchup. Jalen Hurts and Caleb Williams share a unique connection through their time with Lincoln Riley. Hurts transferred to Oklahoma in 2019 and thrived under Riley, finishing second in Heisman Trophy voting and leading the Sooners to the College Football Playoff. Williams followed Riley to USC after starting his career at Oklahoma, where he won the 2022 Heisman Trophy.
Both signal-callers have since become franchise cornerstones in the NFL. Hurts has established himself as one of the league's most dynamic dual-threat quarterbacks, leading the Eagles to consistent playoff appearances. Williams, the No. 1 overall pick in 2024, emerged as a star in his second season under new head coach Ben Johnson, guiding Chicago to their first NFC North title in years.
Bears on the Rise
The Bears enter 2026 with sky-high expectations. After failing to make the playoffs in back-to-back years since 2005-2006, Chicago broke through last season and now has one of the league's most exciting young cores. The NFL has taken notice, giving the Bears multiple primetime games including this Monday Night Football matchup against Philadelphia.
Chicago faces the sixth-toughest schedule in the NFL according to Vegas win total projections, with seven playoff teams from 2025 on their docket - including the Eagles. This early-season test will show whether the Bears are ready to take the next step.
What This Means for the Eagles
For Philadelphia, this represents an early-season measuring stick against a legitimate contender. Playing in Chicago in late September offers better weather conditions than a potential December matchup would at Soldier Field, but the Bears' home crowd will be electric for a primetime showdown.
The Eagles will be looking to avenge last year's Black Friday loss and prove they remain the class of the NFC. With the full schedule releasing Thursday night, we'll soon know exactly how challenging Philadelphia's path back to the Super Bowl will be.
Game Details
- Matchup: Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Bears
- Week: 3
- Date: Monday, September 28, 2026
- Time: 8:20 PM ET
- TV: ESPN (Monday Night Football)
- Location: Soldier Field, Chicago
Mark your calendars, Eagles Nation. This Monday Night Football matchup is one you won't want to miss.
