Happy Half Hour Episode 221: Force Multiplier

This week on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy previews the Panthers' Week 1 home opener against the Chicago Bears, breaking down the matchup between Bryce Young and Caleb Williams, Carolina's revamped defense, and the impact of newcomers Devin Lloyd and Jalen Phillips. The crew also discusses the excitement surrounding football's return to Charlotte, Luke Kuechly's whirlwind Australia-to-Charlotte trip, and JJ Jansen's record-setting streak.

Jim Szoke and John Halpin help everyone set their fantasy football lineups, check the waiver wires for sleepers, and make bold predictions for week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.

This week on Sideline Pass, Kristen Balboni and Sharon Thorsland preview the Panthers' home opener against the Bears, discuss Carolina's defensive additions and share memorable home opener stories. Later, Mitchell Evans joins to talk Notre Dame, his game-day routine and the Panthers' tight end room.

David Tepper spoke to the media following practice on Wednesday.

Dave Canales spoke to the media following practice on Wednesday.

Bryce Young spoke to the media following practice on Wednesday.

This week on the Handoff, J-Stew and Jake preview Week 1 against the Chicago Bears, discussing the Panthers' new-look defense, Bryce Young and the offense, the importance of trusting their "base rules," starting fast, and creating turnovers.

Today on Weekend Warriors, Anish Shroff and Tom Luginbill break down Carolina's run game, Bryce Young's next step and how the defense can contain Bears offense. Plus Lane Kiffin's villain era, Clemson's struggles and more college football storylines.