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

Although Williams took a step back with his completion percentage last season (58.1%), he set career highs in passing yards (3,942) and passing TDs (27). He also accounted for seven interceptions and seven fumbles, but the late-game performances and heroic plays set the bar high going into Year 3 in the league.

He wasted no time getting started on Sunday by going 21-of-29 for 269 yards with two TDs and zero interceptions, along with 10 carries for 65 yards and two scores on the ground. 

As impressive as Williams was, though, it was a balanced attack all around, as running backs D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai combined for 224 yards and four TDs. It was all part of a collective 291-yard rushing attack, which is why that specific unit was one of the biggest winners of Week 1.

The Bears had 552 yards of total offense, good for the fourth-most in franchise history. Whether they continue to play at this level and get anywhere near the Denver Broncos' record of 606 points set back in 2013 remains to be seen, but if they continue to convert on third down and cut back on their penalties from Sunday's game, it may not be out of reach.

One area that Williams struggled in last season was his 58.1 completion percentage, which ranked 32nd out of 33 eligible QBs. He did not have that issue against the Panthers and appeared to take some pregame advice from Hall of Famer and NFL on Fox analyst Drew Brees to heart with his 22-yard TD pass to tight end Cole Kmet.

The defense is still a huge concern after giving up 37 points and 478 yards on their end, but it is hard to ignore what Williams and this Bears offense are capable of.