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Bears Put Up 59 in 96-Point Week 1 Opener, Setting NFL Record for Combined Points

Chicago’s 59-37 win on Sunday showcased a dominant, balanced attack that bolsters Ben Johnson’s scoring ambitions and leaves Carolina scrambling to fix its defense before next week

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NFL Fallout Week 1: The Bears Got The Gusto To Be The Best Offense In Football
CINCINNATI, OHIO – AUGUST 22: Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears against the Cincinnati Bengals during the preseason game at Paycor Stadium on August 22, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Overview

  • The Chicago Bears beat the Carolina Panthers 59-37 on Sunday in the highest-scoring season opener in NFL history, with the two teams combining for 96 points and 1,030 total yards.
  • Caleb Williams accounted for four total touchdowns, passing for 269 yards and rushing for 65 yards while posting a 124.1 passer rating in a game that emphasized his dual-threat impact.
  • Chicago piled up 552 yards of offense with eight touchdowns and 291 rushing yards, including D’Andre Swift’s 124 yards and three rushing TDs and Kyle Monangai’s 100-yard day with a 61-yard score.
  • Carolina still scored 37 points—Bryce Young threw for 361 yards and multiple TDs—but coach Dave Canales vowed detailed film work after turnovers, penalties, and missed stops extended Bears drives.
  • Both teams reported injuries in the game, including Bears LT Braxton Jones and CB Tyrique Stevenson and Panthers DT Bobby Brown, and Chicago now hosts Minnesota while Carolina travels to Atlanta next Sunday.