Chicago Bears hold halftime lead over Carolina Panthers as Ben Johnson criticizes play

The Chicago Bears carry a 31-24 lead into halftime against the Carolina Panthers on September 13, 2026. Quarterback Caleb Williams has recorded 196 passing yards with one touchdown and two rushing scores to pace the Chicago offense. Despite the advantage, head coach Ben Johnson expressed dissatisfaction with his own performance during the first half. Johnson specifically pointed to an unsuccessful fourth-down attempt deep within Chicago territory that resulted in a Carolina touchdown on the ensuing possession. The head coach told sideline reporter Jason McKie at the break that his team covered for his poor decisions. Chicago prepares for the second half as the game remains in progress.

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