Bears overpower Panthers in high-scoring Week 1 opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 8:35 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
The Chicago Bears defeated the Carolina Panthers 59-37 in a record-setting regular-season opener at Bank of America Stadium on September 13. Chicago's offense dominated, scoring eight touchdowns and amassing 552 total yards. Running backs D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai contributed significantly, combining for 224 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams threw for 269 yards and two touchdowns while adding two rushing touchdowns. The loss puts the Panthers at 0-1 as they prepare to face the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2.
- •Bears tally eight touchdowns and 552 total yards.
- •Caleb Williams passes for 269 yards and rushes for 65 yards.
- •D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai combine for 224 rushing yards.
- •Panthers fall to 0-1 and face the Falcons next week.
- •Game marks the highest-scoring regular-season opener in NFL history.
- 8:35 PMYahoo Sports — Carolina Panthers vs. Chicago Bears Bears game recap: Everything we know from Week 1
"The Bears smashed and dashed their way through the Panthers in a high-octane regular-season opener on Sunday.
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