Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown penalized in Week 1 loss to Bears
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 6:10 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026

In the Panthers' Week 1 loss to the Bears, defensive tackle Derrick Brown committed a costly roughing the passer penalty. With the game tied at 31, the infraction led to a Bears touchdown. The Panthers allowed the most points in franchise history during the game, totaling 59-37. They look to rebound against the Falcons in Week 2 after this disappointing performance.
- •Derrick Brown penalized for roughing the passer against Caleb Williams
- •Panthers allowed 552 yards and eight touchdowns
- •Game finished with a score of 59-37 in favor of the Bears
- •Next game is against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2
- 6:10 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers star's costly penalty among NFL's biggest gaffes of Week 1
"An uncharacteristic mistake from a Panthers star has been named amongst the NFL's biggest gaffes of Week 1.
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