This is the expectation now: Takeaways from the Chicago Bears' offensive explosion to beat Carolina
Here are our takeaways from the Bears’ record-setting offensive performance against the Panthers, where an expectation has been set.
Here are our takeaways from the Bears’ record-setting offensive performance against the Panthers, where an expectation has been set.
The Bears rolled the dice on an early Fourth & 1: Was it a good call?
Ben Johnson rolled the early dice on a fourth and one play inside his own 20. It led to 14 unanswered points for the Panthers. Was it a good decision?
Ben Johnson rolled the early dice on a fourth and one play inside his own 20. It led to 14 unanswered points for the Panthers. Was it a good decision?
Immediate takeaways from the Chicago Bears' offense scoring a record 59 points
The Bears set a franchise record for points scored on Opening Day with 59. The After The Whistle crew reacts to the offensive explosion.
The Bears set a franchise record for points scored on Opening Day with 59. The After The Whistle crew reacts to the offensive explosion.
After The Whistle: The Bears score 59 (!!) in Opening Day win over Carolina
FOX Chicago has your immediate reaction and postgame analysis following the Bears 59-37 win over the Panthers on After the Whistle, featuring Barstool Eddie and The Score’s Matt Spiegel.
FOX Chicago has your immediate reaction and postgame analysis following the Bears 59-37 win over the Panthers on After the Whistle, featuring Barstool Eddie and The Score’s Matt Spiegel.
Chicago Bears 59, Carolina Panthers 37: Final score and recap from Week 1
The Chicago Bears travel to Charlotte to take on the Carolina Panthers in Week 1 of the season. Follow along with us here for live scoring plays and game updates from the Bears' season opener.
The Chicago Bears travel to Charlotte to take on the Carolina Panthers in Week 1 of the season. Follow along with us here for live scoring plays and game updates from the Bears' season opener.
How we grade the Chicago Bears vs. the Carolina Panthers
Here's how we graded the Chicago Bears in their season opener against the Carolina Panthers.
Here's how we graded the Chicago Bears in their season opener against the Carolina Panthers.
2 Rookies & QB 1: Our 5 most important Chicago Bears to start the 2026 NFL season
The Bears face the pressure of living up to the hype they created last year. Here are our picks for the five of the most important Chicago Bears as the 2026 season inches closer to kickoff.
The Bears face the pressure of living up to the hype they created last year. Here are our picks for the five of the most important Chicago Bears as the 2026 season inches closer to kickoff.
Why Colston Loveland can be an X-factor for the Chicago Bears vs. Carolina
Colston Loveland, the Bears’ match up nightmare, could become Caleb Williams’ best friend against a Carolina defense with talent at its top levels.
Colston Loveland, the Bears’ match up nightmare, could become Caleb Williams’ best friend against a Carolina defense with talent at its top levels.
Swift Gets Paid + Rome On Track To Play + Previewing Texas vs. Ohio State | Chicago Sports Tonight
Fox Chicago's Cassie Carlson and Sam Panayotovich are joined by Devan Kaney with a full recap from Halas Hall before the team heads to Carolina. Plus, Anthony Herron joins the crew to breakdown the biggest College Football matchups this weekend, including Texas vs. Ohio State. Finally, Sam gives us his best picks going into the weekend.
Fox Chicago's Cassie Carlson and Sam Panayotovich are joined by Devan Kaney with a full recap from Halas Hall before the team heads to Carolina. Plus, Anthony Herron joins the crew to breakdown the biggest College Football matchups this weekend, including Texas vs. Ohio State. Finally, Sam gives us his best picks going into the weekend.
Great Expectations – Why the Bears can match the preseason hype | Bears Blitz
Bears Blitz is back! Cassie Carlson, Sam Panayotovich and Anthony Herron preview the Bears season opener against the Panthers. With great expectations heading into the season, will Caleb Williams & the Bears offense match the preseason hype? Also, is Jaylon Johnson ready to return to Pro Bowl form and how can the defense limit Bryce Young and the Panthers pass attack? Plus, Cassie gives her ‘One Thing to Watch’ this week.
Bears Blitz is back! Cassie Carlson, Sam Panayotovich and Anthony Herron preview the Bears season opener against the Panthers. With great expectations heading into the season, will Caleb Williams & the Bears offense match the preseason hype? Also, is Jaylon Johnson ready to return to Pro Bowl form and how can the defense limit Bryce Young and the Panthers pass attack? Plus, Cassie gives her ‘One Thing to Watch’ this week.
Bears reach agreement with RB D'Andre Swift on multi-year contract extension
D'Andre Swift had arguably the best training camp of any Chicago Bears player. Now, the team is rewarding him after camp and a career year.
D'Andre Swift had arguably the best training camp of any Chicago Bears player. Now, the team is rewarding him after camp and a career year.
Rome Odunze says he's 'ready to go' as Chicago Bears have 4 questionable players on report
The Chicago Bears listed four players as “questionable" for Sunday's season opener vs. Carolina, which bodes well for one player and raises a few more questions for others.
The Chicago Bears listed four players as “questionable" for Sunday's season opener vs. Carolina, which bodes well for one player and raises a few more questions for others.
“I expect the Bears to hit the ground running & handle business” | Fox Chicago Sports
Devan Kaney is joined by The BIGS’ Herb Howard at Halas Hall to recap today’s Bears practice. Why does Herb believe the Bears will hit the ground running to start the season and handle business? Also, what challenges will the Bears have opening their season on the road? Plus, Herb gives his Bears season prediction, Bears MVP prediction and which players have the most to prove this season.
Devan Kaney is joined by The BIGS’ Herb Howard at Halas Hall to recap today’s Bears practice. Why does Herb believe the Bears will hit the ground running to start the season and handle business? Also, what challenges will the Bears have opening their season on the road? Plus, Herb gives his Bears season prediction, Bears MVP prediction and which players have the most to prove this season.
Ozzy, Theo & Braxton? Where the Chicago Bears' left tackle plans stand heading into Week 1
Here's the latest development in the Bears’ left tackle situation, where multiple players might play at left tackle this Sunday and Ozzy Trapilo continues to amaze in his recovery. But, more steps are needed.
Here's the latest development in the Bears’ left tackle situation, where multiple players might play at left tackle this Sunday and Ozzy Trapilo continues to amaze in his recovery. But, more steps are needed.
Jaylon Johnson is set for big 2026 as the Chicago Bears match his ambition
Jaylon Johnson became a different figure this training camp. After a meeting with Ben Johnson, the cornerback saw someone at Halas Hall who met him at his level. It sparked a different Jaylon Johnson.
Jaylon Johnson became a different figure this training camp. After a meeting with Ben Johnson, the cornerback saw someone at Halas Hall who met him at his level. It sparked a different Jaylon Johnson.
Could the Bears move to the White Sox's current site? Former sports columnist makes the case
With the Chicago White Sox exploring a move to the South Loop, does that potentially open up another option for the Chicago Bears to stay in the city?
With the Chicago White Sox exploring a move to the South Loop, does that potentially open up another option for the Chicago Bears to stay in the city?
Adam Amin: “Never seen this much hype around the Bears offense” | Chicago Sports Tonight
Cassie Carlson is joined by NFL on Fox play-by-play broadcaster Adam Amin on Chicago Sports Tonight. They preview the Bears’ season opener against the Panthers. How can the Bears offense get off to faster starts this season? Also, is Jaylon Johnson primed to return to his Pro Bowl form? Plus, Adam explains why this is the first time in his lifetime there’s this much hype around the Bears offense.
Cassie Carlson is joined by NFL on Fox play-by-play broadcaster Adam Amin on Chicago Sports Tonight. They preview the Bears’ season opener against the Panthers. How can the Bears offense get off to faster starts this season? Also, is Jaylon Johnson primed to return to his Pro Bowl form? Plus, Adam explains why this is the first time in his lifetime there’s this much hype around the Bears offense.
What happens to 35th and Shields if the White Sox leave? Could the Bears move in?
What happens to the land at 35th and Shields if the Chicago White Sox move to the South Loop? Does that potential move open the door for another professional sports franchise in Chicago?
What happens to the land at 35th and Shields if the Chicago White Sox move to the South Loop? Does that potential move open the door for another professional sports franchise in Chicago?
'Speed & physicality are our identity' - 1-on-1 with Cole Kmet | Fox Chicago Sports
Devan Kaney goes 1-on-1 with Bears tight end Cole Kmet. Entering his 7th season with the Bears, what are Kmet’s expectations for himself and the offense? Also, what is it like for Kmet to have spent his entire career playing for his hometown team? Plus, how has Kmet seen growth from Caleb Williams entering year 3?
Devan Kaney goes 1-on-1 with Bears tight end Cole Kmet. Entering his 7th season with the Bears, what are Kmet’s expectations for himself and the offense? Also, what is it like for Kmet to have spent his entire career playing for his hometown team? Plus, how has Kmet seen growth from Caleb Williams entering year 3?
Week 1 Primer: Dan & Devan Preview Bears-Panthers | Toyota Talks
On this week’s Toyota Talks, Devan Kaney is joined by The Athletic’s Dan Wiederer at Halas Hall to preview the Bears season opener against the Panthers. What are the main storylines heading into Sunday’s tilt? Also, is there more optimism around Kyler Gordon returning soon after the latest update on his injury recovery? Plus, Dan gives his predictions for the Bears this season.
On this week’s Toyota Talks, Devan Kaney is joined by The Athletic’s Dan Wiederer at Halas Hall to preview the Bears season opener against the Panthers. What are the main storylines heading into Sunday’s tilt? Also, is there more optimism around Kyler Gordon returning soon after the latest update on his injury recovery? Plus, Dan gives his predictions for the Bears this season.