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Caleb Williams and Bears trounce Panthers 59-37 in highest-scoring season opener in NFL history
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Ben Johnson said he slept well Saturday night at the Bears’ team hotel, sensing that quarterback Caleb Williams was more than ready for the season opener. Chicago’s coach had good instincts. Williams, the No.
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Caleb Williams and Bears trounce Panthers 59-37 in highest-scoring season opener in NFL history
The Sun-Times’ Bears experts make their picks for the season opener in Charlotte, North Carolina: Patrick Finley Panthers, 27-26: Winning on the road is hard. Particularly when the forecast at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday is for 89 degrees — and a 101-degree real feel.
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – SEPTEMBER 13: Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears looks to pass the ball against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of the game at Bank of America Stadium on September 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – SEPTEMBER 13: Caleb Williams #18 hands the ball off to D’Andre Swift #4 of the Chicago Bears against the Carolina Panthers in the third quarter of a game at Bank of America Stadium on September 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OHIO – AUGUST 22: Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears against the Cincinnati Bengals during the preseason game at Paycor Stadium on August 22, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH – AUGUST 22: Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) stands on the field before the preseason game between the Chicago Bears and the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on August 22, 2026 in Cincinnati, OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – SEPTEMBER 13: Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears scores a touchdown during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers of the game at Bank of America Stadium on September 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – SEPTEMBER 13: Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears scores a touchdown during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers of the game at Bank of America Stadium on September 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – SEPTEMBER 13: Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears scores a touchdown during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers of the game at Bank of America Stadium on September 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
The Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers will meet Sunday in their season opener. Because they won their divisions last season, both teams will play first-place schedules in 2026.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — If the Bears defense keeps playing like this, it’s going to be a long season. And not just because every game will last four hours. They won’t apologize for beating the Panthers 59-37 in the highest-scoring game in franchise history.
CHICAGO (WGN) — There are high scoring affairs, and then there's what the Chicago Bears' season opener turned out to be. Sunday was defense optional in Week 1 at the Carolina Panthers. The Bears' offense reeled off a whopping 59 points on their way to a record setting performance on that side of the…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WNCN) -- The Carolina Panthers entered the 2026 season with higher expectations than they’ve had in years. After winning the NFC South last season, Carolina opened the year at home Sunday against Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears, and a fast start was a must.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Ben Johnson said he slept well Saturday night at the Bears’ team hotel, sensing that quarterback Caleb Williams was more than ready for the season opener. Chicago’s coach had good instincts. Williams, the No.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Caleb Williams threw for 269 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 65 yards and two more scores as the Chicago Bears defeated the Carolina Panthers 59-37 on Sunday in the highest-scoring season opener in NFL history.
Carolina and Chicago combine for 96 points Buffalo beat Houston thanks to late rally Caleb Williams threw for 269 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 65 yards and two more scores as the Chicago Bears defeated the Carolina Panthers in the highest-scoring season opener in NFL history.
Despite a record-breaking 59-37 victory over the Carolina Panthers in their season opener, the Chicago Bears face significant challenges ahead due to defensive lapses and numerous penalties.
Caleb Williams threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more and the Chicago Bears pulled away for a 59-37 victory against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte in the highest-scoring Week 1 game in NFL history.
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