Carolina Panthers allow 59 points in season opener against Chicago Bears
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 7:31 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Carolina Panthers suffered a significant defeat against the Chicago Bears in their 2026 season opener, yielding 59 points. Analyst Dan Orlovsky criticized the Panthers' defense for poor performance, particularly noting issues with handling motion during plays. Carolina's defense allowed 552 total yards and committed three turnovers, contributing to their struggles. Despite offensive efforts, the team’s inability to stop the Bears was a major concern. Carolina aims to improve in their next matchup against the Atlanta Falcons on September 20.
- •Panthers lost to Bears, allowing 59 points in Week 1.
- •Dan Orlovsky described the defense's performance as 'putrid'.
- •Carolina's defense gave up 552 total yards and had three turnovers.
- •Next game for Panthers is against the Falcons on September 20.
- 7:31 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers news: Orlovsky blasts 'putrid' defense after Week 1 clash vs. Bears
"The Carolina Panthers suffered a truly historic embarrassment to start the 2026 season. Carolina got smacked around by Chicago , allowing a whopping 59 points in their season opener. One national analyst was not shy about criticizing Carolina’s defense after such a pitiful showing. ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky absolutely ripped into the Panthers’ defense […] The post Panthers news: Orlovsky blasts 'putrid' defense after Week 1 clash vs. Bears appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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