Bears-Panthers Sets NFL Week 1 Record

The Bears' 59-37 victory over the Panthers broke the previous Week 1 record of 88 points set by the Buccaneers and Saints in 2018. The 96 points were also the most in a game for both franchises and the highest NFL scoring total since the Rams and Chiefs combined for 105 points in 2018. newsindata.com

This marked the first time any NFL game ended with a 59-37 score, though the Bears have scored more points in previous games, including 61 in regular season games during the 1965 and 1980 seasons and 73 in the 1940 NFL championship game.