Caleb Williams scores second rushing TD, Bears lead Panthers 31-24
Sports Illustrated • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 3:36 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

In the ongoing NFL Week 1 matchup, Caleb Williams has helped the Chicago Bears secure a 31–24 lead over the Carolina Panthers with his second rushing touchdown. The game follows a season-opening victory for the Seattle Seahawks against the New England Patriots earlier in the week. Fans continue to follow the developments as the action unfolds.
- •Bears lead Panthers 31–24 in the fourth quarter.
- •Caleb Williams scores his second rushing TD of the game.
- •This is the opening week of the 2026 NFL season.
- •Seattle Seahawks won the season opener against the Patriots.
- 3:36 PMSports Illustrated — NFL Week 1 2026 Live Updates: Caleb Williams’s Second Rushing TD Gives Bears 31–24 Lead Over Panthers - Sports Illustrated
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