How we grade the Chicago Bears vs. the Carolina Panthers
Caleb Williams accounted for four touchdowns and the Bears forced three turnovers in a 59-point opener, their most points allowed by Carolina in team history.
- On Sunday, the Chicago Bears defeated the Carolina Panthers 59-37 in the highest-scoring season opener in NFL history, with quarterback Caleb Williams throwing for 269 yards and four total touchdowns.
- Running backs D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai dominated the ground game; Swift, who received a $33.75 million contract extension earlier this week, rushed for 124 yards and three touchdowns on 18 carries.
- Chicago and Carolina scored eight more points than the previous record of 88, surpassing Tampa Bay's 2018 mark. The Bears broke a franchise record for points in an opener, a mark standing since 1948.
- Coach Ben Johnson's aggressive fourth-down gamble sparked debate, while the defense struggled to contain Carolina quarterback Bryce Young, who threw for 361 yards and three touchdowns.
- The Bears host Minnesota next Sunday, September 20, 2026, while the Panthers travel to Atlanta for their next matchup, as both teams prepare for Week 2 action.
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Caleb Williams Leads Bears to 59-37 Rout of Panthers in NFL’s Highest-Scoring Season Opener Ever
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<p>Call it ego. Call it arrogance. Call it recklessness.</p><p>Call Ben Johnson’s preposterous decision to go for it on fourth-and-one at the <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears" target="_blank" >Bears</a>’ 21-yard line all those things. You won’t be wrong.</p><p>But while you’re at it: Call it bold, fearless and the kind of diabolical, mad-genius move a rollicking, loaded-for-bear offense undoubtedly loved, too.</p><p>When …
NFL Week 1 Highlights: Bears Set Record in Historic Opener | Watch on NFL Game Pass via DAZN - Archysport
The Chicago Bears opened their season with a historic 59-37 victory over the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium, outslugging their opponents in the highest-scoring season opener in NFL history. With 96 combined points, the teams shattered the previous Week 1 scoring record of 88 points set by Tampa Bay and New Orleans in ...
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