Bears Dominate Panthers in Season Opener | Carolina Panthers News

The Bears unleashed a 59-point offensive explosion on the Panthers in their season opener, sparking debate over whether it was “running up the score”—but coach Ben Johnson insists it was strategic necessity. Fearing Carolina’s fourth-quarter resilience, he pushed his team to keep pace and finish strong, with D’Andre Swift sealing the win late. Despite the high score, fans were more awed than annoyed—especially after seeing the Bears rack up 291 rushing yards and six touchdowns. Caleb Williams added his own flair, contributing through air and ground, while Carolina’s 478-yard effort couldn’t match Chicago’s explosive attack. The Bears may have just signaled they’re a serious offensive force this year. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ben-johnson-defends-running-score-171243132.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5c0d6e6c5603744d Report issues to [email protected].