Williams' strong Week 1 performance meets modest PFF grade after Bears' 59-37 win

Williams' strong Week 1 performance meets modest PFF grade after Bears' 59-37 win

Pro Football Focus gave Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams a 64. 0 passing grade despite his four touchdowns and a 124. 1 passer rating in the 59-37 victory over the Carolina Panthers.

The Bears' win set a franchise record with 552 total yards and the most points ever scored by Chicago in an opener, and it also established a new NFL record for combined points in a season-opening game, according to the Chicago Sun-Times and The New York Times respectively. Coach Ben Johnson praised Williams' preparation after the win, saying the team aims to be the league's top-scoring offense (NBC Sports). A Panthers representative said wide receiver Jalen Coker and defensive lineman Bobby Brown III received the highest Pro Football Focus grades for Carolina, while several other players posted the lowest scores in the loss (Panthers Wire).

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Why Caleb Williams’ Week 1 PFF grade doesn’t match his box score
Why Caleb Williams’ Week 1 PFF grade doesn’t match his box score

PFF • 15 sept. 09h45

Despite throwing four touchdowns and posting a 124.1 passer rating in Chicago's 59-37 win, quarterback Caleb Williams received a 64.0 passing grade from Pro Football Focus, reflecting the grading system's focus on execution rather than box-score results.

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14 septembre 2026
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Best and worst from Week 1 loss to Bears
Best and worst from Week 1 loss to Bears

Panthers Wire • 14 sept. 20h02

Pro Football Focus grades show wide receiver Jalen Coker and defensive lineman Bobby Brown III received the highest marks for Carolina, while several offensive and defensive players posted the lowest scores in the 59-37 defeat.

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Ben Johnson: We didn't get into this profession to be mediocre or average
Ben Johnson: We didn't get into this profession to be mediocre or average

NBC Sports • 14 sept. 01h26

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson praised quarterback Caleb Williams' preparation following a 59-37 victory, reiterating the team's aim to be the league's top-scoring offense.

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Bears blast Panthers with historic offensive outburst in 59-37, then say there's so much more they can do
Bears blast Panthers with historic offensive outburst in 59-37, then say there's so much more they can do

Chicago Sun-Times • 13 sept. 23h51

Chicago defeated Charlotte 59-37, posting a franchise-record 552 yards and the most points ever scored by the Bears in an opener.

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Bears explode for 59 points in record-setting win over Panthers. Can they keep it up?
Bears explode for 59 points in record-setting win over Panthers. Can they keep it up?

The New York Times • 13 sept. 21h05

Chicago outscored Carolina 59-37, setting a new NFL record for combined points in a season opener, while both teams displayed offensive fireworks and defensive struggles.

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Bears beat Panthers 59-37 in Week 1 offensive frenzy
Bears beat Panthers 59-37 in Week 1 offensive frenzy

NBC Sports • 13 sept. 20h44

Chicago outgained Carolina with a dominant rushing attack, scoring 59 points to the Panthers' 37 in the NFL season opener.

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