Caleb Williams shines in Bears' high-scoring win over Panthers
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Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Bears head coach Ben Johnson praised quarterback Caleb Williams after a 59-37 victory against the Panthers on Sunday. Williams contributed four total touchdowns, helping the Bears amass 552 offensive yards. Johnson expressed his aspirations for the team to be the highest-scoring in the league this season. Following a strong start, the Johnson-Williams partnership looks promising as the season progresses.
- •Caleb Williams threw two touchdowns and ran for two more.
- •Bears offense totaled 552 yards during the game.
- •Ben Johnson emphasized the goal of being the highest-scoring team.
- •This win reflects hopes for the second season of Johnson and Williams together.
- •The Bears secured a significant opening victory in 2026.
- 1:56 AMYahoo Sports — Ben Johnson ‘could kind of tell’ Caleb Williams was locked in before Bears’ 59-point outburst
- 1:23 AMYahoo Sports — Ben Johnson: We didn't get into this profession to be mediocre or average
"CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Ben Johnson slept well Saturday night. Better than he normally does the night before a game. That’s because his quarterback was as prepared as he ever has been. “I could kind of tell last night,” Johnson said after Sunday’s 59-37 win over the Carolina Panthers. “We do our quarterback meeting one last time, and he was on top of it. Everything. He was rattling out where (his) ...
"Bears head coach Ben Johnson said during his postgame press conference on Sunday that he "slept really well" on Saturday night because of how "on top of it" quarterback Caleb Williams was in their final meeting.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 1:56 AMBen Johnson ‘could kind of tell’ Caleb Williams was locked in before Bears’ 59-point outburst
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Ben Johnson slept well Saturday night. Better than he normally does the night before a game. That’s because his quarterback was as prepared as he ever has been. “I could kind of tell last night,” Johnson said after Sunday’s 59-37 win over the Carolina Panthers. “We do our quarterback meeting one last time, and he was on top of it. Everything. He was rattling out where (his) ...
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 1:23 AMBen Johnson: We didn't get into this profession to be mediocre or average
Bears head coach Ben Johnson said during his postgame press conference on Sunday that he "slept really well" on Saturday night because of how "on top of it" quarterback Caleb Williams was in their final meeting.
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