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10 Bears Takes: Run Game Dominance, Caleb Williams Improvement, History Made

10 Bears Takes: Run Game Dominance, Caleb Williams Improvement, History Made

The Bears are 1-0 after an impressive and historic 59-point offensive outburst. Is it Super Bowl Bears time? @AaronLemingNFL’s 10 Takes here:
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Bears vs. Panthers Game Balls: 2026 Campaign Opens With Historic Start

Bears vs. Panthers Game Balls: 2026 Campaign Opens With Historic Start

After an offensive explosion against the Panthers, @ryandroste hands out his Chicago #Bears Week 1 game balls.
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Caleb Williams and Bears trounce Panthers 59-37 in highest-scoring season opener in NFL history

Caleb Williams and Bears trounce Panthers 59-37 in highest-scoring season opener in NFL history

Caleb Williams threw for 269 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 65 yards and two more scores as the Chicago Bears defeated the Carolina Panthers 59-37 in the highest-scoring season opener in NFL history
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Chicago Bears open with a 50 Burger to beat the Carolina Panthers

Chicago Bears open with a 50 Burger to beat the Carolina Panthers

The Bears opened a record-setting Week 1 with a huge win over the Panthers. More here from @wiltfongjr.
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The Morning After...the Bears' dominant Week 1 win vs. Panthers

The Morning After...the Bears' dominant Week 1 win vs. Panthers

The Chicago Bears defeated the Carolina Panthers, 59-37, in a Week 1 shootout. Our staff shares their thoughts on the game.
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NFL world reacts to jaw-dropping opener between Panthers, Bears

NFL world reacts to jaw-dropping opener between Panthers, Bears

The Panthers and Bears put on quite a show to open the 2026 season. Here are some of the best reactions to the wild 96-point shootout . . .
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NFC South Week 1 Standings: Everyone’s a Loser

NFC South Week 1 Standings: Everyone’s a Loser

Here’s where the Falcons, Saints, Panthers, and Buccaneers all rank in the NFC South division in Week 1 of the NFL season.
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Do the Chicago Bears need to aggressively add to their defense?

Do the Chicago Bears need to aggressively add to their defense?

In Week 1, the Bears looked like a championship-level team on offense. The defense, though, still has too many holes. Should they make a move?
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Studs and duds from Bears' high-scoring win vs. Panthers

Studs and duds from Bears' high-scoring win vs. Panthers

The Chicago Bears had a historic showing against the Carolina Panthers. Here are our studs and duds from the Week 1 win.
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Chicago Bears at Carolina Panthers odds, picks and predictions

Chicago Bears at Carolina Panthers odds, picks and predictions

The Chicago Bears and the Carolina Panthers meet Sunday for the Week 1 game in Charlotte, North Carolina. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET.
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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.
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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.