Bears quarterback Caleb Williams fumbles the snap, recovers and scrambles for a 19-yard gain.

Bears wide receiver Kalif Raymond catches 16-yard and 4-yard passes from quarterback Caleb Williams.

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams avoids several Vikings defenders to scramble for a 4-yard gain.

Watch complete game highlights from the Bears' Week 1 victory over the Carolina Panthers.

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams threw a pair of touchdowns and added two more on the ground in the 2026 season opener against the Carolina Panthers.

Running backs D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai each ran for 100-plus yards as the Bears' ground attack combined for 291 rushing yards and six touchdowns in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers.

Bears running back D'Andre Swift finds the end zone from 28 yards out for his third touchdown of the game.

Receiver Jahdae Walker hauls in a throw from quarterback Caleb Williams to help give the Bears a 52-31 lead.

Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson punches the ball out of the arms of Panthers receiver Tetairoa McMillan, and linebacker Devin Bush picks up the loose ball.

Bears running back Kyle Monangai outraces the Panthers defense on a 61-yard touchdown run.

Running back D'Andre Swift rushes for a 1-yard score, his second touchdown of the game, to help give the Bears a 38-31 lead.

Bears defensive lineman Kentavius Street sacks Panthers quarterback Bryce Young on third down.

Bears rookie defensive back Malik Muhammad II makes a great play to pick off Panthers quarterback Bryce Young.

Quarterback Caleb Williams speeds down the left sideline for a 29-yard touchdown, his second rushing score in the game.

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams rifles a pass to receiver Luther Burden III for a 24-yard gain.

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams completes a 28-yard pass to wide receiver Kalif Raymond with his signature Jumpan style.

Cairo Santos connects on a 40-yard field goal to give the Bears a 24-21 lead.

Receiver Kaden Davis jumps on the muffed punt to give the Bears great field position.

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams throws a perfect pass between two Panthers defenders to tight end Cole Kmet for a 22-yard touchdown.

Bears running back Kyle Monangai hauls in a throw for Caleb Williams and picks up 19 yards.

Running back D'Andre Swift finds the end zone from 1 yard out to give the Bears a 13-7 lead over the Panthers.

Bears receiver Rome Odunze leaps over Panthers cornerback Will Lee III to haul in a pass from quarterback Caleb Williams.

Bears defensive lineman Montez Sweat sacks Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young for a 6-yard loss.

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams scampers for a 9-yard touchdown against the Carolina Panthers.

Bears running back D'Andre Swift shows incredible speed and balance while picking up 32 yards.