Panthers Looking for Answers After Allowing Franchise-Record 59 Points to the Bears
Williams praised Canales after Chicago set a franchise Week 1 scoring record and ran for six touchdowns in a rout of Carolina.
- On Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, the Chicago Bears defeated the Carolina Panthers 57-39 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., marking the Bears' highest scoring output since 1980.
- Carolina's defense conceded 552 total yards and a franchise-record six rushing touchdowns in the loss. Head coach Dave Canales attributed the defeat to 11 penalties and three turnovers, noting the team fell short while "playing smart."
- Bears quarterback Caleb Williams threw for 269 yards and two touchdowns while adding 65 yards and two scores on the ground. Running back D'Andre Swift contributed 124 yards and three touchdowns.
- Despite the defeat, quarterback Bryce Young recorded 361 yards and three touchdowns for Carolina. Wide receiver Coker emerged with a career-high 138 yards and two touchdowns on eight catches.
- Williams' postgame interaction with Canales sparked debate, though the head coach dismissed it as "common postgame humility." Williams expressed respect for the Panthers' defense, clarifying the intent behind his comments.
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The Toronto Star
Panthers looking for answers after allowing franchise-record 59 points to the Bears
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — For the first time in four years, the Carolina Panthers woke up after a season opener not having to worry about a concerning performance from quarterback Bryce Young.
Panthers defense was 'embarrassing'
CHARLOTTE — At the far end of a locker room that had pretty much emptied out Sunday afternoon, Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips considered a question about a play in which Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams eluded the Panthers’ pass rush and took off for a long scramble.
Caleb Williams gives Carolina Panthers head coach defensive compliment despite 59-point explosion
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