Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season is officially in the books, and what a week it was. Five teams scored 35 or more points, and 12 teams scored at least 30 points.
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.
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.
Rob Gronkowski did not need a box-score explosion to make up his mind about Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland. Asked on a new episode of “Hot Ones” to name a tight end who could have a monster season, the former New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers star went straight to the second-year Bears pass catcher.
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?
It’s just absurd to say the Chicago Bears scored 59 points in Week 1, given what the identity of this franchise has been for years. That said, defense is a big problem, and trading away Gervon Dexter Sr.
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Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson has built a strong bond with Caleb Williams on an off the field. He has seen firsthand what the star quarterback is capable of during games and described him in one word.
Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland entered the 2026 season on a wave of hype and high expectations. But despite the Bears dropping nearly 60 points on the Carolina Panthers, Loveland was nowhere to be found; at least in the stat sheet.
Even with 59 point scored, the Bears insisted a day later that their win over the Carolina Panthers was far from perfect. Achieved in extreme heat and
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.
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The Chicago Bears offense was near perfect in a 59-37 win over the Carolina Panthers in Week 1 on Sunday. The Bears defense… showed they have a lot to improve upon before the team is ready to talk about a Super Bowl appearance.
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.
Here's what head coach Ben Johnson and the Bears need to do to improve in Week 2.
Luther Burden Week 1 stats displayed a strong injury return. He produced five catches for 63 yards as the Chicago Bears receiver came back from his preseason groin injury during Sunday’s historic 59-37 victory over the Carolina Panthers.
Wide receiver Rome Odunze was active for the Chicago Bears‘ Week 1 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. The passing attack features fellow potent names such as Luther Burden and Colston Loveland.
Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai made a big statement in the team’s Week 1 win against the Carolina Panthers. The former Rutgers running back took off for a 61-yard touchdown, adding anticipation for what’s to come for Monangai and the Bears offense.
Is anyone else sick of the Kyler Gordon saga yet? If you ask Ben Johnson, he’s certainly done talking about it. That is, until Gordon is on the practice field preparing for a football game.
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.
A Monday report shared the Minnesota Vikings received a "good sign" on Murray. O'Connell subsequently provided more reason for optimism.
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?
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.
Turns out Brees is an excellent teacher.
According to Aaron Wilson, the Bears are elevating WR Kaden Davis for Week 1 and signing QB Miller Moss to their practice squad. Davis, 27, signed with the Broncos as an undrafted free agent after the 2022 NFL Draft.
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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