Sunday was unexpected at a lot of levels, but the bright side is there's another one this week. That's how it is in the NFL. But you had lots of questions about the defense, what's next, and how the Panthers move forward, along with some weird ones.

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From quarterback questions to a new pass-rush addition, get to know the Panthers Week 2 opponent, the 2026 Atlanta Falcons

The coach examined different parts of the defensive miscues after giving up a record number of points. Plus, Jalen Coker on his rolled ankle, and Will Lee III on taking rookie lumps.

The rookie right tackle allowed a sack early, but then settled into a groove as the game went on. That's part of what they want to see this year, as the first-rounder grows into a role.

A look at some of the key stats from the game, as well as the snap counts from Sunday's loss to the Bears in Week 1

The third-year receiver posted a career game during Week 1 against the Bears, continuing his streak of 100-plus yard games and being one of Bryce Young's most dependable receivers.

The Panthers gave up a franchise record 59 points to the Bears, and it happened in a lot of ways. But they also know it's the start of a long season, and the next step is watching the tape honestly and proceeding.

The Panthers quarterback threw for 361 and three touchdowns, and ran for another one. But coming on the same day they lost 59-37 to the Bears, there were no celebrations.

The Panthers defense allowed 59 points in a Week 1 loss to the Chicago Bears. There were plenty of issues to point at, but the defensive captain took responsibility for two costly penalties that

The Bears won a 59-37 slugfest, pulling away in the second half with a powerful ground game. But the Panthers showed improvement on offense.