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Caleb Williams and Bears Trounce Panthers 59-37 in Highest-Scoring Season Opener in NFL History
Williams accounted for 248 first-half yards and became the seventh Bears quarterback since 1970 to rush for multiple touchdowns in a game.
- On Sunday, Bears quarterback Caleb Williams led his team to a 59-37 victory over Carolina quarterback Bryce Young at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, opening the 2026 season with a winning record.
- With 30 minutes played, the Bears held a 31-24 halftime lead after Williams accounted for 248 yards of offense and a 136.5 passer rating. Chicago and Carolina combined for an insanely high-scoring game.
- Running back D'Andre Swift scored three touchdowns and rushed for 124 yards on 18 carries, while Kyle Monangai added 100 yards rushing, including a 61-yard touchdown burst that pushed Chicago's lead to 45-31.
- Young threw for 361 yards and three touchdowns, including two scoring passes to receiver Jalen Coker. Despite his production, Carolina allowed 59 points, the most in franchise history.
- The combined 96 points surpassed the previous record of 88 set in 2018. Chicago will host the Minnesota Vikings next Sunday, while Carolina travels to face the Atlanta Falcons.
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