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Everything That Went Wrong For Chicago Bears in Week 1 Win Over Carolina Panthers

There was a lot to like about the Chicago Bears' dominant win over the Carolina Panthers in Week 1, but it wasn't all perfect. Even during a game in which the Bears dropped 59 points on the listless Panthers defense, there was still an issue on that side of the ball that could be a major problem against a better unit.

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Bears had two underrated offensive contributors in Week 1 who showed just how deep and dangerous this team actually can be

Chicago Bears wide receivers Kalif Raymond and Jahdae Walker played a major role in Sunday’s win over the Carolina Panthers, proving how this team is much more than the star players that get the headlines.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / September 14

Caleb Williams makes bold declaration after Bears’ first win of the season

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.

Jamree Kromah News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 14

Jamree Kromah and Four More Changes Bears Can Make for Better Defense

Because there's little the Bears seem willing to do in a trade to benefit their stumbling defense, it could be left to Ben Johnson, Dennis Allen, and the coaching staff to figure out something.

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The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

32 quarterbacks in NFL history have throw for more than 6,000 yards in the first two seasons of their career. How many of those QBs can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most TD passes in first two seasons' quiz

The 'Game-winning-drives record by team' quiz

The 'NFL yards-from-scrimmage leaders' quiz

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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 14

Chicago Bears Rookie Report: How Did the Draft Class Perform in the Season Opener

The Chicago Bears received mixed reviews for their haul in the 2026 NFL Draft. While most were happy with the haul, others were upset that they prioritized BPA (Best Player Available) over positions of need (with another faction being furious with their decision to draft two pass-catchers on the second night of the draft).

Colston Loveland News / A to Z Sports / September 14

Colston Loveland’s quiet Week 1 production may seem concerning but a closer look reveals a much different story for the Bears

Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland was held without a single catch during the team’s offensive explosion against the Carolina Panthers, and here’s why you shouldn’t worry about this kind of showing moving forward.

Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / September 14

Bears’ Ben Johnson stands by botched fatal 4th down call

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.

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The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the players to rush for at least five touchdowns in six or more seasons since the AFL/NFL merger (1970) can you name in eight minutes?

The 'Single-season TD record by NFL team' quiz

The 'Last pair of 100-yard rushers by team' quiz

The 'Monsters of the Midway' quiz

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 14

Grading Every Bears Position Group After Week 1 Win Over Panthers

The 2026 NFL season could not have gotten off to a much better start for the Chicago Bears. After a slow start on a balmy Sunday afternoon in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Bears went on to win a 59-37 Week 1 thriller against the Carolina Panthers, immediately putting to bed all the offseason chatter about an inevitable regression.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / September 14

What to make of the Bears’ defensive performance in Week 1, including the silver lining that came from two rookie debuts

The Chicago Bears had an offensive explosion in Week 1, and the defense barely did just enough to hold up their end of the bargain. So, let’s break down the play of Dennis Allen’s unit.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 14

Bears Stock Report: Malik Muhammad Among 4 Rising, Tyrique Stevenson Leads 3 Falling After Week 1

The Chicago Bears enjoyed quite the start to their 2026 season, and it was a historic start, at that. Chicago showed the hype about its offense going into this season was very real after torching the Carolina Panthers en route to a 59-37 victory in Week 1.

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The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / September 14

Caleb Williams reacts to historic Chicago Bears development

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.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / September 14

New details emerge on Kyler Murray after scary injury against the Packers

Kyler Murray’s debut for the Minnesota Vikings had a frightening twist. The former No. 1 overall pick was forced out of the game after just 11 plays in the first quarter of Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., with an apparent head injury.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / September 14

Latest trade intel is something that should have the Bears full attention depending how things look early in the season

The situation between the Pittsburgh Steelers and cornerback Joey Porter Jr. continues to sour and it could be a situation the Chicago Bers should pay close attention to over the next few weeks.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 14

Hallmark teases Caleb Williams’ appearance in Chicago Bears Christmas movie

The Chicago Bears have a lot of exciting developments entering the 2026 NFL season involving Caleb Williams. The superstar quarterback is getting into the Christmas spirit with a special appearance in Hallmark’s upcoming Chicago Bears movie.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 13

D’Andre Swift’s take on Bears’ 59-point explosion in Week 1 should strike fear in opposing defenses

D’Andre Swift and the Chicago Bears made incredible history after beating down the Carolina Panthers in a 59-37 win on Sunday afternoon. Swift has been playing in the NFL since 2020, starting his third year with the Bears.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 13

Why Football Fans Cannot Afford to Miss Bears vs. Vikings in Week 2

The Bears went out and delivered the most impressive offensive performance of the first NFL Sunday of the season in Week 1, scoring 59 points on the Panthers in a 59-37 road win at Bank of America Stadium.