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Panthers Defense Gets Torched as Bears Have Record-Setting Day | Final: 59-37
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The Chicago Bears opened the 2026 season with an NFL record-setting scoring outburst, beating the Carolina Panthers 59-37 on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium. The combined 96 points were the most ever for a season-opening game in league history. Caleb Williams led Chicago with a 21-of-29 passing line for 269 yards and two touchdowns, plus 65 rushing yards and two more rushing scores for four total touchdowns and a 124.1 passer rating. He produced 196 passing yards and two rushing touchdowns in the first half, while D’Andre Swift added a rushing score. Chicago totaled 552 yards (7.9 per play) as Cole Kmet and Jahdae Walker caught TD passes. The Bears also earned their first road win to start a season since 2020.
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