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Johnson doubles down on Bears' offense after 59-point Week 1 eruption

The Bears walked away from their opener with a historic 59-37 win over the Panthers, one that saw them score the fourth-most points in a game in franchise history and saw the teams combine for 96 points, most ever in a season opener.

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What happenedJohnson doubles down on Bears' offense after 59-point Week 1 eruption

WhenSep 14, 2026, 8:47 AM CT

StatusCONFIRMED

Categorygame-day

SourceESPN NFL

Latest updateSep 14, 8:47 AM CT

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The Bears walked away from their opener with a historic 59-37 win over the Panthers, one that saw them score the fourth-most points in a game in franchise history and saw the teams combine for 96 points, most ever in a season opener. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

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