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Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / September 14

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.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 14

Bears Defensive Rut Says They Badly Need a Boost from Trade Market

The Bears searched for things they did well defensively after their 59-37 win over Carolina, and beyond the two defensive takeaways it became more of a selective process.

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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

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NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 14

Dave Canales Responds to Perceived Dig From Caleb Williams After Bears Crushed Panthers

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams raised some eyebrows with his postgame interaction with Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales following the Week 1 contest on Sunday afternoon.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

NFL News / TWSN / September 14

Caleb Williams Ranks Above Jahmyr Gibbs in This Speed Statistic

One of the best, if not the best, running backs in the NFL is Jahmyr Gibbs. When you think of Gibbs, the word speed often comes to mind, which is why this stat from Caleb Williams is truly unbelievable.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 14

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.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 14

Stephen A. Smith appears ready to fall asleep as Dan Orlovsky prepares jump from Jayden Daniels to Bears’ Caleb Williams bandwagon

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 offense of all time.

NFL News / On Tap Sports Net / September 14

Paradigm Shift: Bears Outscore Their Way Past Panthers, 59-37

Paradigm Shift: a major and permanent change in how people think about, understand, or do something. Is there a more apt description of the watching experience as a Chicago Bears fan as we bore witness to an offensive explosion en route to a 59-37 victory over the Carolina Panthers?

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 / ChiCitySports / September 14

Ben Johnson’s immediate reaction to Caleb Williams’ Week 1 outburst

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.

Caleb Williams News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 14

Bears’ Caleb Williams earns Stephen Curry comparison after historic 59-point explosion

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.

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The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

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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.

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.

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.