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Bears-Panthers Sets NFL Week 1 Scoring Record

Published September 13, 2026 · Updated September 13, 2026 · NBC Sports

The Bears' 59-37 road victory over the Panthers set a new NFL record for highest-scoring Week 1 game in league history.

The Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers combined for 96 points in Sunday's matchup, breaking the previous Week 1 record of 88 points set by the Buccaneers and Saints in 2018. This was also the first time an NFL game ended with a 59-37 score. esporist.com

While the 96 points were the most in a game for both teams this season, the Bears have scored more in previous contests, including 61 points in regular season games during the 1965 and 1980 seasons, and 73 points in the 1940 NFL championship game.

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