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Ben Johnson makes candid confession about Bears’ 59-point game

Ben Johnson had his eyes on the prize throughout the Chicago Bears’ Week 1 win over the Carolina Panthers. The Bears put on an offensive clinic against the Panthers in front of a partisan crowd at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.

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Caleb Williams reacts to Bears WR Rome Odunze’s 3-word statement

Caleb Williams is coming off a strong performance in the season opener against the Carolina Panthers. The Chicago Bears quarterback spearheaded the team’s attack, while Rome Odunze made impact plays in the 59-37 win.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / September 16

Panthers coach addresses Bears QB Caleb Williams postgame comments

Caleb Williams was instrumental in the Chicago Bears’ season-opening win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. He produced an impressive stat line, proving that his strong performances last year are not a fluke.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 16

Bears CB Malik Muhammad’s debut draws strong words from Ben Johnson

The Chicago Bears fired on all cylinders on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. Several players impressed Ben Johnson and his coaching staff, particularly cornerback Malik Muhammad.

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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

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

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.

Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / September 15

Bears rookie Dillon Thieneman reacts to Ben Johnson’s decision

Dillon Thieneman impressed Ben Johnson in his first NFL regular-season game on Sunday. The Chicago Bears head coach gave him a lot of playing, and he repaid the coaching staff’s trust.

Dillon Thieneman News / ChiCitySports / September 15

Dillon Thieneman’s admission about Bears fans

Dillon Thieneman played his regular-season debut during the Chicago Bears’ first win on Sunday. He received ample opportunities from Ben Johnson against the Carolina Panthers, allowing him to showcase his talents.

NFL News / ChiCitySports / September 15

Chicago Bears send Carolina Panthers to new franchise lows after Week 1

The Carolina Panthers put up a fight, but ultimately, the Chicago Bears came out on top 59-27 in their Week 1 matchup. For the Panthers, it was one of their darker days on the defensive side.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 15

The Biggest Decision Ben Johnson Got Right Against Panthers and What it Means Moving Forward

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.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

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.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / September 15

Bears move way up in ESPN's NFL power rankings after high-scoring win

Talk about a strong start to the season.

Projected Maxx Crosby trade to Bears gets surprising endorsement

Dan Orlovsky says the quiet part out loud about Bears QB Caleb Williams

Three things the Bears need to improve on in Week 2

The 'Active 4-TD NFL games' quiz

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / September 15

Bears, Caleb Williams must be prepared for entirely different test vs. Vikings

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.

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The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

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

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

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / September 15

2 Bears Named to PFF Team of the Week

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.

Chicago Bears News / TWSN / September 15

Chicago Might Be Producing Two MVP Candidates At The Same Time

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.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 15

What Mike Ditka really thinks about reporter comparing Bears’ Ben Johnson to him

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.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / September 15

Chicago Bears: PFF under fire for slapping Caleb Williams with poor grade

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.

Ben Johnson News / The Spun / September 15

Ben Johnson Defends Running Up The Score Against Panthers

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.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / September 15

Bears’ Caleb Williams better than all NFL quarterbacks combined in 1 key stat

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.

Kentavius Street News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 15

Why Kentavius Street Views Inconsistent Bears Pass Rush as Temporary

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.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 15

Chicago Bears urged to make blockbuster trade for star cornerback

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.