Bears score franchise record in Week 1 win over Panthers
NBCSports.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 3:57 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
The Chicago Bears secured a record-setting 59-37 victory against the Carolina Panthers in Week 1. This win marked the highest scoring output for the Bears in Week 1 in franchise history. Chicago's head coach, Ben Johnson, attributed the team's offensive success to their awareness of the Panthers' fourth-quarter comeback abilities in 2025. The Bears' scoring included a significant 61-yard touchdown run by Kyle Monangais, contributing to their lead. Johnson emphasized the importance of maintaining their intensity throughout the match.
- •Bears defeat Panthers 59-37 in Week 1
- •Record scoring output for Chicago in Week 1
- •Kyle Monangais scores a 61-yard touchdown run
- •Coach Ben Johnson highlights Panthers' comeback history
- •Bears maintain offensive intensity throughout the game
- 3:57 PMNBCSports.com — Ben Johnson: We knew we couldn’t let off the gas against Carolina - NBC Sports
"Chicago's HC said his team kept scoring in part because of the Panthers' tendency to make fourth-quarter comebacks in 2025.
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