Ninety-six points is the most any season opener has ever produced, past the 88 Tampa Bay and New Orleans managed in 2018. Watch Bears vs Panthers highlights on FOX Sports or stream on FOX One. The Week 1 game of the 2026 NFL season came from Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT.

Chicago won 59-37 on 552 yards in Ben Johnson’s first game as head coach, with the two teams combining for 1,030.

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D’Andre Swift ran for 124 yards and three touchdowns, Kyle Monangai added 100 including a 61-yard run, and six of the eight Chicago touchdowns came on the ground. Caleb Williams had a hand in four, two by air to Cole Kmet and Jahdae Walker and two with his legs. Carolina was not out of it until late: Bryce Young threw for 361 yards and three scores, Jalen Coker caught eight for 138, and the game turned on a muffed punt, a fumble and an interception. You can stream Bears vs Panthers recaps on FOX One. FOX One brings together live FOX NFL games, highlights, expert coverage, and live and on-demand FOX programming, all in one place. Start your 3-day free trial and stream on supported devices.

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FOX + ESPN NFL Schedule 2026 — Week 2

Sunday, September 20, 2026
Week 2 — Watch Panthers vs Falcons — 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT
Week 2 — Watch Packers vs Jets — 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT
Week 2 — Watch Vikings vs Bears — 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT
Week 2 — Watch Eagles vs Titans — 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT
Week 2 — Watch Dolphins vs 49ers — 4:25 p.m. ET / 1:25 p.m. PT
Week 2 — Watch Seahawks vs Cardinals — 4:25 p.m. ET / 1:25 p.m. PT
Week 2 — Watch Commanders vs Cowboys — 4:25 p.m. ET / 1:25 p.m. PT

Monday, September 21, 2026
Week 2 — Watch Giants vs Rams — 8:15 p.m. ET / 5:15 p.m. PT

FOX + ESPN NFL Schedule 2026 — Week 1

Sunday, September 13, 2026
Week 1 — Watch Falcons vs Steelers — 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT
Week 1 — Watch Bears vs Panthers — 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT
Week 1 — Watch Saints vs Lions — 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT
Week 1 — Watch Buccaneers vs Bengals — 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT
Week 1 — Watch Dolphins vs Raiders — 4:25 p.m. ET / 1:25 p.m. PT
Week 1 — Watch Commanders vs Eagles — 4:25 p.m. ET / 1:25 p.m. PT

Monday, September 14, 2026
Week 1 — Watch Broncos vs Chiefs — 8:15 p.m. ET / 5:15 p.m. PT

Carolina came into the NFL in 1995 and the two clubs have met sparingly since, which is what made a 96-point afternoon so unlikely a place for the series to arrive. Chicago’s 59 points were the most the franchise has scored in a regular-season road game, per FOX Sports, and the 291 rushing yards Carolina surrendered were the number Panthers players themselves reached for afterward. No postseason meeting exists between them.