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Jalen Coker Did Something in Week 1 He's Never Done Before

The Carolina Panthers have plenty of things to correct before they take the field again. The defense has to get better at pretty much every level, the turnovers have to be cut out, and the run game has to find consistency.

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3 Positives From Panthers' Blowout Week 1 Loss to Bears

What a day it was for the Carolina Panthers. There were high expectations heading into this Week 1 opener against the Chicago Bears, but the end result was not something anyone saw coming.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 13

Panthers Urged to Make Major Change After Demoralizing Week 1 Defeat

By now, everybody knows how Week 1 went for the Carolina Panthers. The team scored 37 points and still lost by 22 due to one of the worst defensive showings you’ll ever see.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 13

Bryce Young may have finally arrived despite Panthers’ lopsided loss to Bears

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.

NFL roundup: Bears score 59 in record-setting Week 1 win over Panthers

Bears live up to Ben Johnson's preseason proclamation with win over Panthers

Caleb Williams, Bears put up 59 on Panthers in record-setting opener

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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?

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Dave Canales News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 13

What Dave Canales said about Panthers giving up 59 points in pathetic performance vs. Bears

The Carolina Panthers had high hopes off getting off to a sharp start in the 2026 season when they hosted the Chicago Bears in the season opener. However, the Panthers had no answers to Chicago’s explosive offense and Carolina suffered a humiliating 59-37 defeat at home.

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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.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 13

NFC Notes: Baker Mayfield Contract, David Tepper, Bryce Young, Buccaneers, Panthers

According to Pro Football Talk, Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield‘s three-year, $100 million contract extension includes a $10 million roster bonus due three

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / September 13

‘It’s embarrassing’ — Panthers’ defense leaves major questions after Week 1 as the team does their best not to point fingers

The Carolina Panthers surrendered 59 points against the Chicago Bears in Week 1, far from the type of showing many expected from this talented unit on the field.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 13

3 Winners (And 4 Losers) From Panthers' Week 1 Disaster

The Carolina Panthers‘ 2026 season did not start off the way anybody wanted it to in Week 1. There were some good moments, for sure, but there was much more bad.

Ejiro Evero News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 13

It's Beyond Time to Talk About Carolina Panthers DC Ejiro Evero

The Carolina Panthers put together a very talented defense this offseason. After languishing with a lack of talent to back up what the team believed was good coaching, they finally addressed the talent gap.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 13

Alarm Bells Ringing for Panthers' Defense Already After Week 1 Disaster

The Carolina Panthers welcomed the Chicago Bears to town on Sunday, and the game did not go how anybody expected it to. The Chicago Bears could not be stopped, and they ended up walking away with a 59-37 victory.

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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.

NFL News / EasySportz / September 13

Bears Outlast Panthers in Wild 59-37 Shootout

The Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers delivered one of the wildest games of Week 1, with Chicago eventually pulling away for a 59-37 victory at Bank of America Stadium.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / September 13

Panthers Week 1 Winners and losers: Bryce Young and Jalen Coker shine, Ejiro Evero delivers fireable performance in 59-point meltdown

The Carolina Panthers answered some major offensive questions in Week 1, but the defensive side of the ball looked like a huge issue and the blame falls on one man.

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 13

3 Winners and 6 Losers from Carolina Panthers' Frustrating Loss vs. Bears

The Carolina Panthers opened the season at home against the Chicago Bears with an admittedly shocking (for a good reason) performance. The offense was incredible.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 13

Bears' Williams put Brees' advice to good use on 22-yard TD vs. Panthers

Bears QB Caleb Williams put Drew Brees' advice to good use on 22-yard TD vs. Panthers

Turns out Brees is an excellent teacher.

Bears reward D'Andre Swift ahead of Week 1 with three-year extension

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 13

What Happened to Bobby Brown? Panthers' D-Line Gets Even Thinner

The Carolina Panthers came into Sunday with a very thin defensive line. After losing Tershawn Wharton to injury and LaBryan Ray to retirement, the Panthers suddenly had a big need up front.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 13

Panthers May Finally Be Building a Roster Instead of Constantly Rebuilding One

For most of the last decade, the Carolina Panthers have seemingly been stuck in a never-ending rebuild. New coaches, new quarterbacks, and new plans have come and gone, with each one promising to finally get the franchise headed in the right direction.

Darren Waller News / Athlon Sports / September 13

Panthers Reveal Week 1 Inactives: Is Darren Waller Playing?

The Carolina Panthers are almost ready to kick off the 2026 season against the Chicago Bears. All of the offseason work and positive developments will be put to the test for the first time today in this battle between two 2025 playoff teams.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 13

How to Live Stream Bears vs. Panthers: NFL Week 1

The Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers begin their 2026 NFL seasons Sunday afternoon when they meet at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. Both teams won their divisions last season, with Chicago finishing 11-6 to win the NFC North and Carolina going 8-9 atop the NFC South.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 13

Panthers Could Offer Patriots Solution After Losing A.J. Brown

The New England Patriots probably didn't think they would be looking for another receiver this early in the season, but the injury to A.J. Brown could change that.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 13

These 4 Things Could Decide Panthers-Bears in Week 1

The wait is finally over for the Carolina Panthers. After an offseason filled with expectations following last year's NFC South title, the Panthers open the 2026 season Sunday against a Chicago Bears team coming off a division title of its own.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 13

Fantasy Football Start or Sit Week 1: Bryce Young, Jalen Coker, Darren Waller

The Carolina Panthers will kick off their 2026 campaign against the Chicago Bears in Week 1 and begin their quest to make another trip to the playoffs.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 13

Fantasy Football Start or Sit Week 1: Chuba Hubbard, Tetairoa McMillan, Jonathon Brooks

When the Carolina Panthers take the field against the Chicago Bears in Week 1, they will have running backs Chuba Hubbard and Jonathon Brooks and wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan all active.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 12

Panthers Elevate S Isaiah Simmons & LB Jeremiah Moon

According to Joe Person, the Panthers elevated S Isaiah Simmons and LB Jeremiah Moon to their active roster for Week 1. Simmons, 27, was a two-year starter at Clemson and won the Butkus Award as college football’s best linebacker in 2019.

Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / September 10

Young shares thoughts on Panthers future after owner comments

Bryce Young shares thoughts on Panthers future after David Tepper comments

The club hasn't made any real commitment to Young other than picking up the fifth-year option for 2027 attached to his contract.

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Tershawn Wharton News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 10

Panthers Restructure DT Tershawn Wharton For $9.7M In Cap Savings

Per Spotrac, the Panthers are converting $12.2 million of DT Tershawn Wharton‘s base salary into a signing bonus and adding three void years to create $9.7 million in 2026 cap space.