Ben Johnson doubled down on his goal for the Chicago Bears' offense to become the highest-scoring unit in NFL history after their 59-37 Week 1 victory over the Carolina Panthers. The Bears scored the fourth-most points in franchise history and combined for 96 points with Carolina, the most ever in a season opener. Johnson emphasized, 'That will always be the goal...

We want to be the highest scoring, we want to have the most wins, we want to win Super Bowls.' The offense generated 552 yards with five different players scoring touchdowns, though Johnson noted it could have been worse after a sloppy start with a fumble and penalties. Running back D'Andre Swift rushed for 124 yards and three touchdowns, while quarterback Caleb Williams passed for 269 yards and two scores. Panthers defensive stars Jaelan Phillips and Devin Lloyd struggled, with Phillips admitting the 59-point output was 'embarrassing' but an opportunity to improve.

Carolina's defense allowed 291 rushing yards and six touchdowns, while Bryce Young threw for 361 yards and three touchdowns.