Bears vs. Panthers highlights Week 1

Highlights from the matchup between the Chicago Bears and the Carolina Panthers in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker caught eight passes for 138 yards with two going for scores in Week 1 against the Chicago Bears.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young combined for four touchdowns in Week 1 against the Chicago Bears.

Watch Panthers head coach Dave Canales reflect on the team's season-opening loss to the Bears, addressing key mistakes, defensive struggles, offensive execution, and the team's mindset as they prepare for Week 2.

Panthers QB Bryce Young addresses the media after a hard-fought 37-point performance against the Bears, refusing to take any solace in the stats. Young reflects on his early connection with Jalen Coker, his first regular season experience with Brad Idzik calling plays, and what it means to see Jonathon Brooks back and contributing after extended time away.

Watch Bryce Young with a pass completion to Jalen Coker for an 8-yard touchdown vs. Chicago Bears.

Watch Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard rush for a 2-yard Touchdown vs. Chicago Bears.

After a first half shootout, the defenses are settling in as the second consecutive drive ends in a sack to force a punt as Carolina Panthers linebacker Princely Umanmielen brings down Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams for a 2-yard loss.

Panthers K Ryan Fitzgerald ties game at 24-24 with 44-yard field goal as the Panthers score on third-straight drive.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young finds running back Jonathon Brooks along the sideline for a 48-yard gain against the Chicago Bears.

Jaelan Phillips corrals Caleb Williams for 6-yard sack in Carolina

The Carolina Panthers defense forces a turnover on downs as the Chicago Bears attempt a quarterback sneak on fourth-and-1 at the 21-yard line.

Watch Panthers quarterback Bryce Young rush for a 7-yard Touchdown vs. Chicago Bears.

Watch Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker catch a 51-yard touchdown from quarterback Bryce Young vs. the Chicago Bears.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker shows off his toe-drag swag with a 26-yard sideline grab against the Chicago Bears to set up the opening drive touchdown of the 2026 season.

Watch Panthers running baack Chuba Hubbard catches for a 4-yard touchdown against the Chicago Bears.

Watch Panthers CB Will Lee III recover a fumble from Bears receiver Luther Burden III. The fumble was caused by Panthers LB Bobby Okereke.

On this episode of the Panthers Huddle... Football is back! Coach Dave Canales explains how his desired play style fires up the crowd as the Panthers get ready to kick the season off at home against another reigning division champ. Plus, TD breaks down the Bears' high-powered offense, and how we can slow them down in this week's Film room. Welcome inside the Panthers Huddle!

Check out the Panthers 2026 season trailer featuring R-Truth. Let's get hype for the Week 1 regular season opener against the Chicago Bears!

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Golf Catty! Panthers legends Greg Olsen and Jonathan Stewart hit the course to mix golf, laughs, and real football analysis ahead of the season opener against the Chicago Bears. Greg breaks down why this year's joint practices could give Carolina an edge heading into Week 1, why he's encouraged by Bryce Young's camp, and how Brad Idzik can attack Chicago's bend-but-don't-break defense.

Watch Panthers head coach Dave Canales discuss the team's Week 1 preparation, Jonathon Brooks' return to action, and the team's excitement for the start of the 2026 season. He also provided injury updates on Tershawn Wharton, Xavier Legette, Derrick Brown and the Panthers' young defensive front.

Panthers LB Jaelan Phillips, DT Derrick Brown, CB Jaycee Horn and RB Chuba Hubbard speak to the media after Thursday's practice in the week leading up to Sunday's regular season opener against the Chicago Bears.

Matt Okada reveals 6 fantasy matchups that can swing your league in Week 1

Watch Panthers QB Bryce Young as he sits down with Anish Shroff for an in-depth conversation about the mental side of playing quarterback in the NFL. Young breaks down his weekly prep, collaboration with the coaching staff on game plans, and how his comfort in Dave Canales and Brad Idzik's offense has evolved entering his third year in the system. He also explains the chess match of reading defenses, sequencing plays, making adjustments at the line of scrimmage, and the split-second decisions that happen before and after the snap.

Panthers offensive coordinator Brad Idzik, defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero and special teams coordinator Tracy Smith speak to the media Thursday in the week leading up to Sunday's regular season opener against the Chicago Bears.