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Bears-Panthers Sets NFL Week 1 Record

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

The Bears and Panthers made NFL history with their 59-37 game, the highest-scoring Week 1 contest ever.

The Bears' 59-37 road victory over the Panthers set a new NFL record for most points in a Week 1 game with 96 total points. This broke the previous record of 88 points set by the Buccaneers and Saints in 2018. milkshakeslot.online

The 59-37 score was also unique in NFL history as the first time a game ended with that exact point total. While it was the highest-scoring Week 1 game, it wasn't the highest-scoring game overall, as the Rams and Chiefs combined for 105 points in 2018.

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