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Carolina Panthers vs. Chicago Bears Bears game recap: Everything we know from Week 1

Carolina Panthers vs. Chicago Bears Bears game recap: Everything we know from Week 1

The Bears smashed and dashed their way through the Panthers in a high-octane regular-season opener on Sunday.

Chicago Bears vs. Carolina Panthers Game Picks and Predictions

Chicago Bears vs. Carolina Panthers Game Picks and Predictions

The WCG crew, including @wiltfongjr, @GOOCH1701, @SamHouseholder, @iamcogs, and @jacobinfante24, makes their Bears-Panthers picks and predictions here.

5 storylines to watch in Bears' season opener vs. Panthers

5 storylines to watch in Bears' season opener vs. Panthers

Here are the top 5 storylines we're watching as the Chicago Bears kick off the season against the Carolina Panthers.

Why the Bears will or won't beat Panthers in Week 1

Why the Bears will or won't beat Panthers in Week 1

The Bears have a difficult matchup in the season opener against the Panthers. Here is why Chicago will or won't win.

Biggest storylines for Panthers vs. Bears in Week 1

Biggest storylines for Panthers vs. Bears in Week 1

Our top storylines for the Panthers' regular-season opener against the Bears includes the intrigue surrounding the team's new(ish)-look offense.

Bears vs. Panthers predictions, picks, odds: Who wins Week 1 NFL game?

Bears vs. Panthers predictions, picks, odds: Who wins Week 1 NFL game?

The Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers will battle in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. Here are the latest odds and predictions.

Bears at Panthers: Predictions, picks and odds for NFL Week 1 game

Bears at Panthers: Predictions, picks and odds for NFL Week 1 game

The Carolina Panthers host the Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium on Sept. 13 and USA TODAY's NFL experts have locked in their picks for the action.

Caleb Williams will start 2026 NFL season with an elite performance

Caleb Williams will start 2026 NFL season with an elite performance

USC alumnus Caleb Williams will pursue greatness in Week 1 of the 2026 season with the Bears. Can he improve upon his 2025 performance?

3 causes for concern as the Bears face the Panthers in Week 1

3 causes for concern as the Bears face the Panthers in Week 1

Here are three causes for concern as the Chicago Bears prepare to face the Carolina Panthers in their season opener.

Bears coach Ben Johnson returns to North Carolina for Week 1 matchup with the Panthers

Bears coach Ben Johnson returns to North Carolina for Week 1 matchup with the Panthers

Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson returns to familiar territory in Week 1

5 Panthers players to watch vs. Bears

5 Panthers players to watch vs. Bears

Ahead of Sunday's Bears opener, we're highlighting five Panthers players to watch.

Panthers vs Bears: Round table predictions, odds, and falling skies

Panthers vs Bears: Round table predictions, odds, and falling skies

This year could be different.