Bears at Panthers
Chicago Bears 17, Carolina Panthers 7 · BYL
Final Score
Bears 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Panthers 7 1 TD · 0 FG · 1 XPCaleb Williams 130 yds passingD'Andre Swift 28 yds rushingColston Loveland 102 yds receivingMike Jackson 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 138 · 99Passing yards 110 · 70Rushing yards 28 · 29Completions 12/19 · 7/17Yards per carry 4.7 · 3.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 4d ago
The Chicago Bears kicked off the 2026 season with a solid 17-7 victory over the Carolina Panthers. Both teams were looking to make an early statement, but it was the Bears who emerged triumphant in this Week 1 matchup.
Caleb Williams led the charge for Chicago, throwing for 130 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to deliver when it counted. Colston Loveland was his top target, racking up an impressive 102 receiving yards, while D'Andre Swift contributed with 28 rushing yards, helping to keep the offense balanced and effective throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bears were dominant, with Devin Bush leading the way with five total tackles and Grady Jarrett adding a critical sack. The turning point came when Mike Jackson of the Panthers intercepted a pass, but Chicago's defense quickly regained control, preventing any momentum shift. Ultimately, the Bears' defensive prowess sealed the game, allowing them to hold off the Panthers and secure the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 10/19 | 53% | 130 | 2 | 1 | 87.6 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 2/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 7/17 | 41% | 88 | 0 | 0 | 57.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||||
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 6 | 28 | 4.7 | 17 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chuba HubbardHB | 7 | 26 | 3.7 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Darren WallerTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||||
| Rome OdunzeWR | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Jalen CokerWR | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 1 | 0 | 34 | 1 |
| Darren WallerTE | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Chuba HubbardHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Colston LovelandTE | 5 | 102 | 20.4 | 6 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||
| Devin BushMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grady JarrettDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery SimmonsDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. EdwardsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam LewisFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skyler ThomasFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon JohnsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyler GordonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan van den BergDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Minkah FitzpatrickSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dayo OdeyingboREDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Panthers | |||||
| Mike JacksonCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin LloydWILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaelan PhillipsLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn JenkinsFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee WheatleyFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee HornCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Princely UmanmielenREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby OkerekeMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Coby BryantFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keyshaun ElliottWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||
| Cairo SantosK | 1/2 | 2 | 50 |
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |