Bears vs. Panthers game today: Watch NFL Week 5 live stream free

CHICAGO - There's been a steep learning curve in the early going for No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams, but after the first month of the season the Chicago Bears are 2-2. The Bears will have a chance to add another tally to the win column today at 1 p.m. Eastern on FOX when the Carolina Panthers roll into the Windy City.

Several streaming services will broadcast the game live and you can watch on Fubo (free trial and $20 off your first month), DirecTV Stream (free trial) and Sling (promotional offers).

When the season began this matchup was touted as a battle between each of the last two No. 1 overall picks. But after putting up 13 points combined in the first two weeks of the season Bryce Young was benched for NFL veteran Andy Dalton.

The Bears, meanwhile, are figuring things out week by week, but they played their best game of the season in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Rams.

Check out a complete rundown of NFL Week 5 action , including the schedule, predictions, previews, TV information and more.

Bears - Panthers Matchup Preview The Bears rank 30th in yards per game (253) but are up at 20th in points per game (19.3). The Panthers, meanwhile, are 25th in points per game (18.3) and are 23rd in yards per game (291).

The biggest advantage comes on defense where the Bears rank 10th in yards allowed per game and eighth in points allowed per game (18.8). Conversely, the Panthers are allowing the most points per game in the NFL (32.3), and are 28th in yards allowed per game (358).

Bears - Panthers Last Game Recap The Bears (2-2), who haven't lost at home and haven't won on the road this season, are tied with the Packers for third in the NFC North. The Panthers (1-3) are last in the NFC South.

Bears: Caleb Williams had 157 yards and a TD on 17 of 23 passing in a 24-18 win over the Rams. D'Andre Swift had 93 rushing yards and a TD on 16 carries, while also leading the team in receiving with seven catches for 72 yards.

Panthers: Andy Dalton was 25 of 40 for 220 yards a TD and an interception in a 34-24 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Chuba Hubbard had 18 carries for 104 yards and a TD, while Diontae Johnson caught seven passes for 83 yards and a TD.

Bears - Panthers Players to WatchBears: Caleb Williams (61.7% completion rate, 787 yards three TDs, four interceptions), D'Andre Swift (53 carries, 151 yards and a TD) and D.J. Moore (22 catches on 34 targets for 189 yards and a TD).

Panthers: Andy Dalton (65.4% completion rate for 539 yards five TDs and an interception), Chuba Hubbard (55 carries for 296 yards and a TD) and Diontae Johnson (20 catches on 39 targets for 239 yards and two TDs).

How to Watch Bears - Panthers

Who: Chicago Bears vs. Carolina Panthers.

When: Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024.

Time: 1 p.m. Eastern.

Where: Soldier Field | Chicago, Ill.

Channel: FOX

Best Streaming Options: Fubo (free trial and $20 off your first month), DirecTV Stream (free trial) and Sling (promotional offers).

Channel finder if you have cable

You can access the channel by using the channel finders online: Verizon Fios , AT&T U-verse , Comcast Xfinity , Spectrum/Charter , Optimum/Altice , DIRECTV and Dish .

About FuboTV

Fubo , which offers a free trial and $20 off your first month, has three main packages: Pro costs $79.99/month; Elite is $89.99; Premier is priced at $99.99. Cancel before the free trial ends to avoid being charged. Fubo includes access to more than 185 sports, entertainment and news channels. You can record games, TV shows, movies and more.

About DirecTV Stream

DirecTV Stream , which also gives customers a free trial, offers four packages if you continue with the service after your trial ends: Entertainment for $69.99; Choice for $84.99; Ultimate for $109.99; and premier for $159.99. Choice offers the most channels for sports enthusiasts.

About Sling

Sling , which features promotional offers for new customers, has a Blue package for $20 for your first month ($40 after that) and an Orange package for the same price and deal. Get both the Blue and Orange packages for $27.50 for your first month ($55 after that).

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Information from the AP was included in this report and AI might have been used to assist with this story.