Panthers survey reveals more uncertainty after Week 1 performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 1:48 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

The Carolina Panthers faced the Chicago Bears in a high-scoring Week 1 matchup, losing by a franchise record 59 points, while scoring 37 themselves. The game showed promise offensively as the Panthers remained tied at 31 through much of the third quarter. The performance raised questions about the Panthers' potential moving forward, with fans invited to weigh in on the future of the offense under quarterback Bryce Young and offensive coordinator Brad Idzik. Ongoing fan surveys will track sentiments as the season progresses.
- •Panthers lost 59-37 to Bears in Week 1.
- •Team tied with Bears at 31 points mid-third quarter.
- •Questions arise about offensive effectiveness under Young and Idzik.
- •Fan surveys will assess confidence in Panthers' future performance.
- 1:48 PMYahoo Sports — Cat Scratch Reader Reacts Survey: Week 2 brings more questions than answers
"New era or false hope? We may not have enough evidence yet to say.
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