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Weekly Stat Review: An introduction

Following an extensive summer break, the NFL calendar officially resumes with the arrival of Week 1 action. This opening round of fixtures will resolve the numerous lingering debates and uncertainties that accumulated across the offseason.

For their inaugural contest of the 2026 schedule, the Carolina Panthers face a significant challenge as they host the Chicago Bears. The matchup has drawn attention regarding whether Carolina can successfully engineer an upset victory on their home field to start the year.