Contrary to the belief of second-guessers, the biggest decision Ben Johnson made in Sunday's 59-37 win over Carolina had nothing to do with going for it on fourth down from his own 21 in the second quarter.
Talk about a strong start to the season.
The Chicago Bears have been considered one of the biggest winners from Week 1, as their 59-point explosion against the Carolina Panthers proved how potent their offense can be.
Dillon Thieneman was all over the field in the Bears' 59-37 win over the Carolina Panthers in their season opener. He was one of their few bright spots on the defensive side of the ball.
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 Chicago Bears could hardly have asked for a better start under head coach Ben Johnson. They beat the Carolina Panthers 59-37 on the road, setting a franchise record for points in a season opener.
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Chicago has seen great athletes come through its doors, but it has been a long time since the city could realistically claim two MVP frontrunners at once.
Mike Ditka is one of, if not the, most important person in Chicago Bears history. He was drafted by the team in the first round of the 1961, where he went on to become one of the first great tight ends in the history of the sport.
It’s hard to find many flaws with a quarterback who had no turnovers while leading the Chicago Bears to a 59-37 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, but Pro Football Focus managed to give Caleb Williams a poor grade after his Week 1 performance.
When you score 59 points against a team in an NFL game, you’re going to see accusations of “running up the score.” So after Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson did that in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers, he had to address those accusations to the media.
Quarterback Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears opened their 2026 season with a bang, earning a 59-37 victory over the Carolina Panthers. Williams contributed four total touchdowns in the win.
Getting too down on the Bears defense for their 37 points and 478 total yards allowed in Week 1 is probably as much of an overreaction as getting overly excited about their offense's 59 points.
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
The Chicago Bears have begun their season, winning in spectacular fashion. Ben Johnson’s offense put up 59 points on the road in Charlotte, as the Bears took down the Panthers 59-37.
When the Chicago Bears’ offense is on the field, most are watching quarterback Caleb Williams. However, opposing defenses can’t forget about Chicago’s ability in the run game either.
The Bears were reportedly in the mix to get Crosby before his failed trade to the Baltimore Ravens.
With their first drive ending in a fumble, the Chicago Bears began their 2026 season in questionable territory. But by the end of Week 1, no one was denying what the Bears can do on offense.
The Chicago Bears scored an incredible 59 points against the Carolina Panthers and Shannon Sharpe highlighted what made them so impressive. Week 1 of the NFL season has come with quite a few storylines.
The Chicago Bears are deeply analyzing the film from their 59-37 Week 1 win over the Carolina Panthers. But soon, the franchise’s attention shift to their Week 2 opponent in the Minnesota Vikings.
Ben Johnson gave an incredibly simple explanation about why the Bears went for it on fourth down at their own 21-yard line. The Chicago Bears put up a whopping 59 points in their Sunday win against the Carolina Panthers, scoring at least 14 points in each quarter of the game.
The Chicago Bears were one of the most entertaining teams in the entire NFL one year ago in Ben Johnson's first season as head coach.
Here's what head coach Ben Johnson and the Bears need to do to improve in Week 2.
A Monday report shared the Minnesota Vikings received a "good sign" on Murray. O'Connell subsequently provided more reason for optimism.
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.
Young’s career looked shaky for a minute, but he is finally showing the talent that the world saw when he was with the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson said he wants to set NFL scoring records this season.
Just days before the Chicago Bears kick off their season, D’Andre Swift has another reason to be extra motivated for the season opener.
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