Bears, Panthers make NFL history in epic opening week shootout
Caleb Williams talked one-on-one with NBC Chicago’s Lou Canellis about reaching his childhood dream of making it on a cover of ‘Madden.’ The Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers made NFL history during their opening-week game in Charlotte. The combined 96 points in the Bears' 59-37 win set a league record for the most points ever scored in an opening-week game. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. The Bears got things off to a good start on the offensive side of the football, scoring the most points they have ever scored in a season opener. Their 59 points are the second-most they've ever scored in a regular season game, trailing only the 61 they put up against the Green Bay Packers in a 1980 game.