Bears Offense Stuns in Season Opener, Johnson Commits to Strategy After Record-Breaking Win
The Bears’ offense delivered a historic 59-37 victory against the Panthers, marking the franchise's fourth-highest single-game point total. This dominant performance contributed to a combined 96 points, the most ever in an NFL season opener
Courtney Cronin Sep 13, 2026, 08:52 PM ET Close Courtney Cronin joined ESPN in 2017, originally covering the Minnesota Vikings before switching to the Chicago Bears in 2022. Courtney is a frequent panelist on Around the Horn and host of Best Week Ever and GameNight on ESPN Radio. She also co-hosts The Chicago Bears Podcast on ESPN 1000. She previously worked at the San Jose Mercury News as a multimedia sports journalist. Follow on X
_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49935313/bears-call-59-point-opener-amazing-offense-makes-statement)._
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