Panthers fall to Caleb Williams and Bear 59-37 in highest-scoring season opener in NFL history

The Chicago Bears defeated the Carolina Panthers 59-37 in an NFL season opener on Sunday. Caleb Williams, the Bears' quarterback, threw for 269 yards and two touchdowns while also running for 65 yards and two additional touchdowns. This game set a record as the highest-scoring season opener in NFL history.

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  1. Sep 10Bears predictions: Week 1 at Panthers
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West Hawaii TodayLean Left· 15d ago

NFL roundup: Bears score 59 in record-setting Week 1 win over Panthers

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 15d ago

Bears defeat Panthers in highest-scoring season opener in NFL history

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 16d ago· ran in 6 outlets

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

Sun TimesLean Left· 16d ago

Bears defense good enough to win opener — but nowhere near good enough

Sun TimesLean Left· 19d ago

Bears predictions: Week 1 at Panthers

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Ran by 3 outlets· Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW), MyStateline, +1 more
Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW)Center· 15d ago

'Our worst football': How the Bears aim to improve from their record-breaking season opener

MyStatelineCenter· 15d ago

'Our worst football': How the Bears aim to improve from their record-breaking season opener

WGN ChicagoCenter· 15d ago

'Our worst football': How the Bears aim to improve from their record-breaking season opener

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East Idaho NewsCenter· 15d ago

Caleb Williams and Bears trounce Panthers 59-37 in 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

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Caleb Williams and Bears trounce Panthers 59-37 in 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

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Caleb Williams and Bears trounce Panthers 59-37 in 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

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MyStatelineCenter· 15d ago

Bears win season-opening shootout behind dominant run game, late stops on defense

Central Illinois ProudCenter· 16d ago

Bears win season-opening shootout behind dominant run game, late stops on defense

WGN ChicagoCenter· 16d ago

Bears win season-opening shootout behind dominant run game, late stops on defense

FOX 46 CharlotteCenter· 16d ago

Panthers fall to Caleb Williams and Bear 59-37 in highest-scoring season opener in NFL history

CBS 17 RaleighCenter· 16d ago

Panthers defense disappoints against Bears in record-setting loss

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The GuardianLean Left· 16d ago

NFL roundup: Bears and Panthers set scoring record; Bills beat Texans in thriller

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