The Chicago Bears and the struggling Carolina Panthers will face off on Sunday in Week 5. The Panthers will be aiming to record their second win of the season, while the Bears will be hoping to earn their first back-to-back victories of the year.
Despite coming off a 34-24 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 4, there's no denying that the Panthers' offense has been more cohesive since Andy Dalton replaced former first-overall draft pick Bryce Young at center. Let's look at the weather forecast for today's Bears vs Panthers game in Chicago and see whether it will affect both teams’ offensive or defensive strategies.

Chicago Bears vs Carolina Panthers weather report
We could see the weather affect today's Chicago Bears vs Carolina Panthers game at Soldier Field. The Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Rams game at the same stadium last week was occasionally influenced by wind and rain, but this week's weather concern is primarily related to wind.
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The passing and kicking games may be impacted by the strong gusts that will persist throughout the game, even though the skies will remain clear. The game will take place at 73 degrees with a 0% probability of precipitation, according to AccuWeather. However, the wind is expected to reach a pace of 15–17 miles per hour throughout the game, with gusts of 25 mph.
How to watch Chicago Bears vs Carolina Panthers on Sunday?
FOX will broadcast the Sunday afternoon game live, with commentary provided by Kenny Albert (play-by-play), Jonathan Vilma (color analyst) and Megan Olivi (sideline reporter).
The game is also available for streaming on a number of platforms, including FuboTV and NFL+. New subscribers on Fubo will get the chance to enjoy a 7-day free trial to watch the game for free.
Chicago Bears vs Carolina Panthers Game Details
Date and Time: Sunday, Oct. 6 at 1:00 p.m. ET
Location: Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
TV: FOX
Announcers: Kenny Albert (play-by-play), Jonathan Vilma (color analyst), Megan Olivi (sideline reporter)
Live streaming: FuboTV, NFL+
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