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Bears, Panthers Look to Continue to Progress Under Still-Developing No. 1 Overall Draft Picks
The opener reunites the teams after Chicago’s 2023 trade down, which helped the Bears build around Caleb Williams and Carolina add young talent.
- The Chicago Bears visit the Carolina Panthers on Sunday in a Week 1 clash between 2025 division champions looking to build on their respective playoff success.
- In 2023, Carolina sent multiple draft picks and receiver Moore to Chicago, enabling the Panthers to draft Bryce Young while facilitating the Bears' selection of Caleb Williams.
- Bears quarterback Caleb Williams threw for 3,942 yards and 27 touchdowns last season, leading Chicago to an 11-6 record and their first playoff win since 2010.
- Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, 0-3 in season openers, aims to build on a 2025 playoff appearance as coach Dave Canales hands play-calling duties to Brad Idzik.
- Both teams face difficult first-place schedules in 2026 after winning their divisions. Williams said, "We don't worry about the external expectations," focusing on internal performance.
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Bears, Panthers look to continue to progress under still-developing No. 1 overall draft picks
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers meet Sunday in a clash of surprising 2025 division champions looking to build off last year's success behind still-developing former No. 1 picks at quarterback.
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thesportsleader.comBears, Panthers powered by connected past, collide in Week 1
Presented with the opportunity to draft Bryce Young with the No. 1 overall pick in 2023, the Chicago Bears opted for delayed gratification.General manager Ryan Poles found a trade partner in the Carolina Panthers, swapped the No. 1 selection and won a ...
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