Panthers Defense Bleeds in Week 1 | Carolina Panthers News

Panthers’ defense imploded in a shocking 59-point loss to the Bears, surrendering over 500 yards while generating just two sacks—the worst pressure rate in the league. Despite Bryce Young’s 37-point effort, the unit’s collapse—especially against Caleb Williams—was devastating. Jaelan Phillips, newly signed and vocal, called the performance embarrassing but framed it as a defining moment for the team’s resilience. Ironically, rookie Lee Hunter outperformed Phillips in generating pressure. With the season just beginning, this defensive meltdown is a glaring red flag—and a massive wake-up call. 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/olb-jaelan-phillips-said-panthers-134022805.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3fb246f5976e3308 Report issues to [email protected].