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

- Status: game-day
- Source: ESPN NFL
- Published: 2026-09-14T13:47:19.000Z
- Original: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49935313/bears-call-59-point-opener-amazing-offense-makes-statement

## The Ditka

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.

## Why it matters

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