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Let me add this one to overreaction Monday takes about the Chicago Bears’ 59-37 curb-stomping of the Carolina Panthers in Week 1: What we just saw on Sunday has me ready to say Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams are about to orchestrate the greatest offensive season this franchise has ever seen. Was it just because […]
One game isn't enough to establish a new baseline, but Walker's first performance of 2026 offered plenty of reasons for optimism. He won at a high rate in pass protection, remained perfect when isolated without help and delivered one of his best run-blocking performances since entering the league.
Monday is here, and Week 1 of the NFL season will conclude tonight. Many fanbases are either very happy or very disappointed this morning, as the overreactions will soon begin. For Chicago Bears fans, that means they’re celebrating a 59-37 victory over the Carolina Panthers. Ben Johnson’s squad traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina, yesterday and [...] The post The Chicago Bears’ Week 1 grade says everything about their statement victory appeared first on ChiCitySports .
On Sunday afternoon, the Chicago Bears started out their season with a bang by defeating the Carolina Panthers 59-37 on the road. Caleb Williams eviscerated the Panthers’ defense both through the air and on the ground in this one, with Chicago getting off to a good start in Ben Johnson’s quest to be the highest-scoring […] The post Stephen A. Smith appears ready to fall asleep as Dan Orlovsky prepares jump from Jayden Daniels to Bears’ Caleb Williams bandwagon appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Bears' offense didn't just win Week 1, it delivered the highest-scoring opener in NFL history, and Ben Johnson's group is just getting started. The post Bear Essentials – Week 1 Takeaways: Bears Run Away From Panthers in Highest-Scoring Opener in NFL History appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears enjoyed an incredible offensive performance in their 59-37 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday afternoon. However, they are keeping their eye on the ball with some issues they must address as the 2026…
Rookie cornerback Malik Muhammad recorded his first career interception and two passes defended during the Bears’ Week 1 victory over Carolina.
Offenses didn’t need any time to shake off the rust. They lit up the scoreboard in one of the highest-scoring opening weeks in NFL history. The Bears beat Carolina 59-37, falling three points shy of tying Atlanta’s 53-year-old record for the most in Week 1. The game featured 1,030 total yards and the most combined points (96) ever in an opener. Josh Allen led the Bills to a stunning performance against Houston’s once-stingy defense in a 36-31 road win. The Texans allowed the second-fewest poin...
Heading into the season, all eyes were on Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. After helping his team win the NFC North in 2025, fans and pundits want to see if he is truly legit. In Week 1, Williams gave the NFL world plenty of reasons to believe. In a 59-37 victory over the Carolina Panthers, [...] The post Ben Johnson’s immediate reaction to Caleb Williams’ Week 1 outburst appeared first on ChiCitySports .
Caleb Williams continued to prove his doubters wrong with a huge performance during Sunday’s season opener. The Chicago Bears quarterback led the team to a 59-37 victory and delivered an impressive stat line. However, he made a bold declaration after the win over the Carolina Panthers. Williams completed 21-of-29 passes for 269 yards, two touchdowns [...] The post Caleb Williams makes bold declaration after Bears’ first win of the season appeared first on ChiCitySports .
The Chicago Bears opened the 2026 NFL season with a record-breaking 59-37 victory over the Carolina Panthers, and several players made a major impact in Week 1. Caleb Williams led the way with four total touchdowns, while Cole Kmet found the end zone on a 22-yard touchdown reception and Kyle Monangai delivered a 61-yard touchdown run. Lance Briggs, Jerry Azumah, & Greg Braggs Jr. break down the biggest standouts from Game 1, including Dillon Thieneman, and what their performances could mean fo...
Chicago scored eight touchdowns against Carolina in Week 1. See where every Bears score lands in a countdown featuring Swift, Williams, Kmet and Monangai in the win.
Caleb Williams kicked off the 2026 NFL season on a high note as the Chicago Bears crushed the Carolina Panthers in the regular season opener at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday. Former NFL cornerback Bryant McFadden heaped praise on the Bears QB for his four-touchdown performance on NFL on CBS on Sunday. “Caleb Williams, […] The post Bears’ Caleb Williams earns Stephen Curry comparison after historic 59-point explosion appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Chicago Bears’ offense could not have played much better to start the 2026 NFL season, but don’t tell Caleb Williams that. After scoring a jaw-dropping 59 points in a Week 1 road win vs. the Carolina Panthers, the Bears should be feeling good. Williams, now in his second season with head coach Ben Johnson, […] The post Bears scored 59 points, but here’s why Caleb Williams said ‘this is going to be our worst game’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Chicago Bears are riding high after their Week 1 win over the Carolina Panthers. Seeing as it was a 59-37 victory, you’d think things went perfectly for Chicago on offense. Looking solely at the box score, the Bears dominated with the ball in their hands. They gained 552 yards of total offense and scored [...] The post Bears’ Ben Johnson stands by botched fatal 4th down call appeared first on ChiCitySports .
Offensive coordinator Frank Reich was one of the biggest question marks entering the 2026 season for the New York Jets. In the eyes of many, he was an uninspiring hire. The 64-year-old was fired in-season from both of his previous NFL stops, including 2022 as the Indianapolis Colts’ head coach and 2023 as the Carolina ... Read More FOR MORE AT JETS X-FACTOR, VISIT Is Frank Reich’s offense sustainable for the New York Jets? | Jets X-Factor
The Chicago Bears’ 59-37 win over the Carolina Panthers was a perfect way to kick off the season because, while so much went right, there’s still plenty that didn’t for head coach Ben Johnson to focus on. Most notably, the defense that allowed Carolina to get 478 yards of offense and 24 first downs. In […]
Mike Macdonald has not lost his touch or his mastery over the Patriots, kicking off this NFL season exactly how he finished the last one: with a statement win over New England. The Super Bowl-champion Seattle Seahawks reminded the league that they’re the team to beat by taking down the Patriots in the 2026 NFL opener. But the Seahawks were hardly the only team to announce themselves as contenders. The 49ers manhandled the Rams in Australia on Thursday. The Bears swallowed the Panthers whole. A...
Herm Edwards joins SportsCenter to react to NFL Week 1 action. Then, Adam Schefter provides injury updates. 0:00 Cowboys lose to Giants 3:50 Eagles over Commanders 5:37 Assessing the Bears 7:28 Kyler Murray’s injury 8:50 Deshaun Watson’s future 10:00 2-Minute Drill ✔️ Subscribe to ESPN Unlimited: https://plus.espn.com/ #ESPN #NFL #SportsCenter
Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears are off to a strong start this year. They also made franchise history during the Week 1 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. The 59-37 win not only gave Williams and Co. a 1-0 record but also set a new mark for most points in a season opener. [...] The post Caleb Williams reacts to historic Chicago Bears development appeared first on ChiCitySports .
Going into the 2026-27 regular season, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson indicated that his goal was for Chicago to break the NFL’s record for single-season scoring on offense. Purely based on how the team performed in Week 1 against the Panthers, it appears that it’s on its way to achieving that goal. It wasn’t […]
Former Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly, who famously wore the #59 jersey for his entire career, entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year. He was one of the best defenders in Panthers history, famous for being a stout, athletic, and cerebral linebacker who turned the middle of the field into a nightmare for […]
The Chicago Bears beat the Carolina Panthers. The Green Bay Packers blew another double digit fourth quarter lead, giving up 39 points. To Carson Wentz. Sunday was a good day to be a Bears fan. Despite all the good, there was also some bad, mostly on the defensive side of the ball where Chicago struggled […]
Cris Collinsworth, Mike Tirico and Mike Tomlin break down some of their biggest takeaways from Week 1, including Caleb Williams’ impressive display vs. the Panthers and the Cardinals’ upset of the Chargers. #NFL #NFLKickoff #ChicagoBears #CalebWilliams #MikeTomlin » Watch SNF on Peacock: https://peacocktv.smart.link/v82e9dl56 » Subscribe to NFL on NBC: https://www.youtube.com/NFLonNBC?sub_confirmation=1 » Get more NFL news on NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl NBC Sports Group serves sp...
For the first time this season, Mike Florio, Devin McCourty and Jason Garrett sit down at the FNIA desk to look back on the Week 1 action, including how the Vikings’ comeback signals deeper defensive flaws with the Micah Parsons-less Packers and the Bears showing some serious confidence against the Panthers. Finally, the crew grades the new head coaches who won their debuts before handing out game balls to the Bengals defense, Josh Allen and Jahmyr Gibbs.#NBCSports #NFL #FootballNightInAmerica...