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Reviewing the Bears’ PFN grades from Week 1 vs. Panthers

The Chicago Bears kicked off their 2026 campaign in dominant fashion, racking up 59 points during a road victory against the Carolina Panthers. The scoring explosion showcased an offense firing on all cylinders to open the year.

Despite the lopsided outcome, quarterback Caleb Williams took a remarkably critical view of the performance. Now working in his second year alongside head coach Ben Johnson, the exacting signal-caller went so far as to label the 59-point rout the team's worst outing.