Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson doubles-down on goal of being the highest-scoring offense in NFL history after Bears put up 59 on Panthers.

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The Chicago Bears saw a few of their rookies have notable performances against the Carolina Panthers. However, a few others didn't provide much of an impact.

With 96 combined points, the Bears and Panthers shattered the previous mark for an opener — the 88 points posted in a 48-40 Tampa Bay win over New Orleans in 2018. The Bears set a franchise record for points in an opener, besting a 45-7 win over the Packers in 1948.

The Chicago Bears kick off the 2026 NFL season against the Carolina Panthers, where head coach Ben Johnson is looking for his first Week 1 win.

The franchise that built its identity around smothering opponents now has a new goal: breaking all of the NFL’s scoring records.

The NFL will look into a play involving Caleb Williams during Chicago Bears' win over the Carolina Panthers in Week 1.

Highlighting the winners and losers of NFL Week 1, from Deshaun Watson laying an egg to the electrifying Chicago Bears offense.