On 2026-09-13, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams threw for 269 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 65 yards and two more scores in a 59-37 victory over the Carolina Panthers. The game set a record as the highest-scoring season opener in NFL history.
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Caleb Williams and Bears trounce Panthers 59-37 in highest-scoring season opener in NFL history AP News
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.
Panthers QB Bryce Young totaled four touchdowns in the loss