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Bears-Panthers Stock Watch: Swift & Walker up, Stevenson down

The Chicago Bears kicked off their 2026 campaign in Charlotte with an offensive barrage, defeating the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Running back D'Andre Swift, currently in his third season with Chicago and seventh in the league, set the tone with an opening-quarter touchdown run.

Chicago put up 59 points behind a relentless ground attack, though differing accounts pegged Carolina's final tally at either 32 or 37 points while defensive lapses raised mild concerns.

Following the blowout, head coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams emphasized how pivotal the rushing attack was to the lopsided outcome. Johnson also addressed Swift's latest contract status after the game, while Swift himself expressed that the offense could have generated an even higher score.

Overall player evaluations for the season opener saw Swift and Walker trending upward, whereas Stevenson saw his evaluation drop.