Carolina Panthers need Bryce Young to show up against the Chicago Bears

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers taking on the Chicago Bears in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL Season, including quarterback Bryce Young needing to elevate his teammates, injury concerns for running back Jonathon Brooks and linebacker Pat Jones, and if the defense for head coach Dave Canales and defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero can slow down Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears. 

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Carolina Panthers coverage, opinions, analysis, exclusive interviews and insight. Mid-week episodes preview the coming game and post-game episodes recap every Carolina Panthers win or loss with a focus on what worked, what didn't and what's next. Hosted by 99.9 The Fan's Tim Donnelly and Dennis Cox and WRAL's Chris Lea. Panthers Playbook is part of the Capitol Broadcasting Podcast Network from Raleigh, North Carolina.