The Bears are officially kicking off the 2026 season, and Hoge & Jahns are getting you ready for Week 1! Mike Solarte, Sports Director at Spectrum News 1 in Charlotte and Chicago native, joins the show to preview Bears-Panthers and share his perspective from the Carolina side.

Then, Hoge & Jahns dive into their biggest questions heading into Week 1, revisit their preseason over/unders, and take a look around the NFL at five other key games and matchups.

Plus, the guys make their Bears-Panthers game picks, share their bold predictions and give their final thoughts before the Bears officially get the season underway.

All that and more on another live edition of Hoge & Jahns.