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Bears score 59 points in season-opening win over Panthers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 9:07 PM

Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Bears score 59 points in season-opening win over Panthers
Summary

The Chicago Bears achieved a remarkable 59-point performance in their season opener against the Carolina Panthers on September 13, 2026. This marked the Bears' highest single-game point total since 1980 and the third-highest in franchise history. The offense thrived, with a strong ground game accounting for 291 rushing yards. D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai each reached over 100 rushing yards, contributing to a total of eight touchdowns scored by the Bears. Coach Ben Johnson's goal for the season is to establish the highest-scoring offense in NFL history, and this game provides a strong starting point toward that aim.

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By the Numbers
  • •Bears scored 59 points against Panthers in season opener
  • •Offense recorded 552 total yards, including 291 rushing yards
  • •D'Andre Swift rushed for 124 yards, Kyle Monangai added 100
  • •Chicago scored eight touchdowns; six were rushing touchdowns
  • •Ben Johnson aims for the highest-scoring offense in NFL history
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  • 9:07 PMYahoo Sports — Bears back up Ben Johnson's 'highest-scoring offense' talk with astonishing 59-point performance
What they're saying
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The Bears took a major step toward validating coach Ben Johnson's talk of having the "highest-scoring offense" in NFL history.

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