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Panthers’ Defense Gives Up 59 Points in Week 1 Loss

By Drooid · Sep 14, 2026, 2:38 PM UTC · How we work

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Panthers allowed 59 points in a 59-37 Week 1 loss to the Chicago Bears.
The game set the NFL’s highest-scoring Week 1 matchup and the franchise’s most points allowed.
Linebacker Jaelan Phillips called the 59-point total “ugly” and “embarrassing” for the defense.
Head coach Dave Canales said the team must find solutions to avoid a long, ugly season.
Defensive lineman Derrick Brown admitted personal mistakes, including a roughing-the-passer penalty.

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Panthers allowed 59 points in a 59-37 Week 1 loss to the Chicago Bears.
The game set the NFL’s highest-scoring Week 1 matchup and the franchise’s most points allowed.
Linebacker Jaelan Phillips called the 59-point total “ugly” and “embarrassing” for the defense.
Head coach Dave Canales said the team must find solutions to avoid a long, ugly season.
Defensive lineman Derrick Brown admitted personal mistakes, including a roughing-the-passer penalty.