Chicago Bears

Take a look at some notable numbers and stats from the Bears’ 59-37 historic season-opening win over the Panthers Sunday in Charlotte.

While it may not have been the most glamorous play in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears WR Kaden Davis made one play that changed everything.

The 2026 NFL regular season is under way, and I’m not sure the Chicago Bears could have had a more emphatic offensive performance than they did on Sunday afternoon in Carolina. Now, it’s always...

The Chicago Bears' tandem of D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai made their presence known in the team's Week 1 win over the Carolina Panthers.

The Chicago Bears’ 59-37 win over the Carolina Panthers was a perfect way to kick off the season because, while so much went right, there’s still plenty that didn’t for head coach Ben Johnson to...

Chicago (59), Baltimore (41), Buffalo (36) and Jacksonville (34) were among 10 teams that scored 30-plus points Sunday. What happened, and can it continue?

There's a chance someone will be left out of any offensive party for the Chicago Bears, and in Week 1, it was simply Colston Loveland's turn.

Now it is possible that Caleb Williams was just being polite. The Chicago Bears quarterback has never been known for being malicious. He’s always come across as respectful to opponents. He shakes...

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson has what some might call a crazy goal for the season, but after Week 1, it doesn't look so crazy anymore.

Going into the 2026-27 regular season, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson indicated that his goal was for Chicago to break the NFL’s record for single-season scoring on offense. Purely based on...

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams might think his team has stuff to work on after Week 1, but the win serves as a warning to the NFL.

Plenty of Chicago Bears players stood out in their win over the Carolina Panthers, but a few for the wrong reasons.

The Chicago Bears beat the Carolina Panthers. The Green Bay Packers blew another double digit fourth quarter lead, giving up 39 points. To Carson Wentz. Sunday was a good day to be a Bears fan....

The Chicago Bears spent most of the past three decades at the mercy of the Green Bay Packers. Such is life when your rival enjoys Hall of Fame quarterback play. For the longest time, everyone knew...

Here is PFR’s 2026 offseason in review series: AFC East Buffalo Bills Miami Dolphins New England Patriots New York Jets AFC North Baltimore Ravens Cincinnati Bengals Cleveland Browns Pittsburgh...

The Bears walked away from their opener with a historic 59-37 win over the Panthers, one that saw them score the fourth-most points in a game in franchise history and saw the teams combine for 96...

Despite a record-breaking 59-37 victory over the Carolina Panthers in their season opener, the Chicago Bears face significant challenges ahead due to defensive lapses and numerous penalties.

D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai picked up right where they left off last season Sunday against the Panthers, both running for 100-plus yards, marking the first time since 1980 and only the eighth...

Opening day in Carolina was all about the Chicago Bears’ offense. It was pretty much unstoppable all afternoon. Despite the big offseason additions the Panthers made, none of them mattered. Caleb...

Is Jackson going to reset the market? Which Class of 2023 QB will be extended first? We sized up Week 1 overreactions.

Everything that happened in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, including the very best, the bad and the absolute worst. Here are the misguided, knee-jerk overreactions.

That was fun, right? Earlier this offseason, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson talked about their goal of being the highest-scoring offense of all time, and his team just put up the most points...

The Bears scored their most points in 46 years, but Ben Johnson still identified several parts of the performance that did not meet his standard.

Ben Johnson refused to soften his expectations after Chicago’s 59-point outburst, delivering a message that should command the NFL’s attention.

The Bears began the 2026 regular season with an offensive explosion against the Panthers in Charlotte Sunday. Caleb Williams and the running game were on fire and the road team put up 59 points to...

The Chicago Bears said all summer that they felt the offense was clicking at an excellent level. They were practicing well. Everybody was locked in. Confidence was so high that head coach Ben...

Caleb Williams accounted for four touchdowns as Chicago made an emphatic statement, while Watson could already be running out of time in Cleveland

Two Chicago Bears rookie defensive backs are currently giving the fan base more hope than a pair of veterans in the secondary.

Plus, was DJ Moore the best offseason addition in the NFL?

After screaming about bring in help during the offseason on defense, the Chicago Bears learned the Ryan Poles mistake he made with not doing enough there.

Ladies and gentlemen, we have a scorigami!

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson said winning the Super Bowl is the top priority. That is not surprising. He’s made that clear from the moment he arrived. However, it isn’t his only goal for...

The Bears took a major step toward validating coach Ben Johnson's talk of having the "highest-scoring offense" in NFL history.

Former Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Declan Doyle lit it up in the first half of his Week 1 game against the Baltimore Ravens.

With quarterback Caleb Williams and an array of playmakers entering their second year in coach Ben Johnson’s offense, expectations were extremely high entering Sunday’s season opener. The...

The final score between the Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers has never happened before in NFL history. When we see an unprecedented score in an NFL game, it’s called Scoigami. There haven’t...

The Chicago Bears opened the 2026 season playing exactly as many fans figured they would: with an OMG offense and a WTF defense. On this day, Chicago’s offense was good enough as they set a Week 1...

After an explosive offensive performance in Week 1, there are nine instant reactions to the Chicago Bears taking down the Carolina Panthers.

CHICAGO (WGN) — There are high scoring affairs, and then there's what the Chicago Bears' season opener turned out to be. Sunday was defense optional in Week 1 at the Carolina Panthers. The Bears'...

Offense Terrible start to the game.  A holding penalty on the first play and a fumble on the third.  Carolina ball on the Bears 40.  Carolina eventually scored a touchdown. D’Andre Swift just...

Buffalo Bills wide receiver DJ Moore is dealing with an injury in the fourth quarter of the Week 1 game.

Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland is off to a slow start in the Week 1 game against the Carolina Panthers.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan is off to a slow start in the Week 1 game against the Chicago Bears.

You can talk about the Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers game with your fellow WCG members right now! If you live in the USA or Canada, might I suggest getting the new SB Nation app, as it makes...

There were three weeks of preseason. There were two mid-week games to kick things off. But nothing hits quite like the first Sunday of Week 1. The NFL season began in earnest with a full slate of...

The Chicago Bears won't have Xavier Woods in their Week 1 game against the Carolina Panthers, creating a big problem about 90 minutes before kickoff.

The Chicago Bears (0-0) open their 2026 season on the road against the Carolina Panthers (0-0), and it’s going to be a hot one out there! Each squad has just announced their inactive player lists,...

The Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers have made NFL history during their opening week game in Charlotte. The Bears got things off to a good start on the offensive side of the football, as they...

A closer look at Sunday's Week 1 matchup between the Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is off to a flying start in his first game of his third season, and he joined some unique company in the game. Williams put up a combined 248 yards of...