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Bears score 59 points in season opener against Panthers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 8:19 AM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Bears score 59 points in season opener against Panthers

Summary

The 2026 NFL season commenced with dramatic matchups, highlighted by the Chicago Bears' offensive explosion against the Carolina Panthers, winning 59-37. Caleb Williams shone for Chicago, throwing for 269 yards and rushing for two touchdowns. Baltimore Ravens' Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry combined for 468 yards and four touchdowns in a 41-23 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. The Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Houston Texans 36-31 despite struggling under pressure. Overtime drama unfolded as the Detroit Lions edge out the New Orleans Saints 31-30. The Pittsburgh Steelers marked the start of the Mike McCarthy era, defeating the Atlanta Falcons 20-13.

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•Bears score 59 points, led by Caleb Williams' 4 total touchdowns.
•Ravens defeat Colts 41-23 with Jackson and Henry's dominating performance.
•Bills survive Texans 36-31 in a close finish.
•Lions win 31-30 in overtime against the Saints.
•Steelers start McCarthy era with a 20-13 win over the Falcons.

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8:19 AMYahoo Sports — NFL Sunday Was Absolute Chaos From Start to Finish

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The NFL is back. And after one Sunday, we already have plenty to talk about. The opening Sunday of the 2026 season delivered blowouts, comebacks, quarterback drama and absolute chaos. Some contenders looked exactly like contenders. Others immediately raised questions. Then, of course, there were the games nobody saw coming. Caleb Williams and the Bears…
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