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BEARS DROP 59! Caleb Williams & D’Andre Swift DOMINATE Panthers In WILD Week 1 Win 🔥🐻
The Chicago Bears opened the 2026 season with an offensive EXPLOSION, beating the Carolina Panthers 59-37 in Week 1.
Caleb Williams was in complete control, finishing 21-of-29 for 269 passing yards and 2 touchdowns, while adding 65 rushing yards and 2 more scores on the ground — 4 total touchdowns in the season opener.
And the Bears’ rushing attack was ridiculous.
💥 D’Andre Swift: 18 carries, 124 yards, 3 TDs
🔥 Kyle Monangai: 10 carries, 100 yards, 1 TD, including a 61-yard score
🎯 Kalif Raymond: 8 catches, 84 yards
⚡ Luther Burden III: 5 catches, 63 yards
🐻 Chicago: 552 total yards, 7.9…
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