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Panthers vs. Bears Game Preview

Oct 14, 2020 at 10:02 PM

Will Bryan

Game Reset

History: Panthers vs. Bears

Carolina is 4-6 all-time against Chicago.
The Panthers have gone 3-1 at home in the series, with the last win coming in 2014.
Current Streak: Bears W1
Last matchup: Chicago won, 17-3, in a defensive struggle in the Windy City in 2017.

Get to Know the Bears

Chicago (4-1) has won three of its games after overcoming deficits of at least 13 points and have already beaten NFC South foes Atlanta and Tampa Bay.

Allen Robinson is a top-10 receiver for recently elevated quarterback Nick Foles, but the Bears win with defense.

Chicago ranks fourth in the NFL in points allowed (20.0) and is second in holding teams on third down (33.3 percent). Khalil Mack, Akiem Hicks and Roquan Smith are names to be familiar with.

Table inside Article
Category	Panthers	Bears
Offense
Total Yards/Game	399.6 (6th)	323.2 (27th)
Rushing Yards/Game	117.8 (14th)	95.4 (27th)
Net Passing Yards/Game	281.8 (5th)	227.8 (23rd)
Sacks Allowed	8 (t-10th)	11 (t-16th)
Third Down Efficiency	49.2 (6th)	33.3 (29th)
Points/Game	24.4 (t-20th)	21.0 (27th)
Defense
Total Yards/Game	355.6 (14th)	344.0 (9th)
Rushing Yards/Game	133.4 (25th)	113.2 (16th)
Net Passing Yards/Game	222.2 (4th)	230.8 (10th)
Sacks	5 (29th)	11 (t-15th)
Third Down Efficiency	50.8 (30th)	33.3 (2nd)
Turnover Margin	+3 (t-7th)	-1 (t-19th)
Points Allowed/Game	23.6 (12th)	20.0 (4th)

Stat Nuggets To Know

Team

The Panthers have not allowed a sack over the last two games, the first time they did that in consecutive weeks since 2011. Carolina's eight sacks allowed are tied for 10th-fewest in the NFL and fifth-best in franchise history through five games.
Through the first five weeks of any Panthers season, the 2020 version of the offense ranks second in yards (399.6), first in first downs (114), second in net passing (281.8), third in fewest giveaways (five), second in third down percentage (49.2) and second in red zone scoring (95.0 percent).
The Panthers offense has a multiple dynamic duos as Robby Anderson/DJ Moore currently lead the NFL as a receiving combo with 870 receiving yards, while Anderson/Mike Davis rank fourth as a scrimmage yards combo at 918.
Carolina has rushed for 292 yards in the last two games (4th in NFL) and is +20:28 in time of possession (2nd in NFL) in the same span.
The Panthers have been great at extending plays as they rank fourth in the NFL with 741 yards after catch and are third with 357 rushing yards after contact.
Carolina's pass defense, allowing 222.2 net passing yards per game, is currently fourth in the league.

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Individual

Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater leads the league in completion percentage (73.4), is fifth in passing yards (1,460) and has 34 completions on third down, ranking second in the league.
Bridgewater is now 25-14 all-time as a starter for a winning percentage of 64.1. Among active QBs with at least 20 starts, Bridgewater's career winning percentage is currently eighth in the NFL.
Running back Mike Davis leads the league with 21 broken tackles. He ranks second among all running backs in receptions (30) and receiving yards (206) and is 11th in scrimmage yards among running backs (426).
Wide receiver Robby Anderson ranks fourth with 489 receiving yards and has a franchise record 36 receptions through the first five weeks of a season. Anderson has had four games with at least 99 receiving yards.
Wide receiver Curtis Samuel has had eight receptions on third down over the last three weeks, tied for the league lead.
Wide receiver DJ Moore is averaging 17.3 yards per catch, ranking second among qualified receivers.
Safety Jeremy Chinn has a team-high 43 tackles, leading all NFL rookies and ranking eighth overall. Since 2015, Chinn's 43 tackles rank fourth among rookies through the first five weeks.
Defensive end Brian Burns tallied his second strip-sack of the season last week. Since 2019, he has 20 QB hits, tied for third-most among his draft class.

Chasing Milestones in 2020

The Panthers need two wins to reach 200 regular season wins. Dating back to 1995, Carolina is 198-206-1 in the regular season.
Wide receiver DJ Moore needs 204 receiving yards to pass Mark Carrier (2,547) and move into 6th place in franchise history. Moore currently ranks ninth.
Long snapper JJ Jansen needs two games played to pass Steve Smith (182) for second-most in franchise history behind John Kasay (221).

Notable Connections

Panthers

Offensive line coach Pat Meyer was an assistant with Chicago in 2013-14.
Defensive line coach Mike Phair had the same title with the Bears from 2011-13.
Running back Mike Davis played for Chicago in 2018 and the first half of 2019.

Bears

Wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. played for Carolina in 2013 and 2015-16.

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Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith runs into the end zone after catching a 58-yard pass by Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme to score a touch down in the first quarter of their NFC divisional playoff football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

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Kelvin Benjamin carries the football The Carolina Panthers play against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, October 22nd at Soldier Field.

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Kawann Short The Carolina Panthers play against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, October 22nd at Soldier Field.

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Shaq Thompson makes a tackle The Carolina Panthers play against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, October 22nd at Soldier Field.

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Cam Newton The Carolina Panthers play against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, October 22nd at Soldier Field.

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Cam Newton rushes The Carolina Panthers play against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, October 22nd at Soldier Field.

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Chicago Bears quarterback Chris Chandler (12) is sacked by Carolina Panthers' Mike Rucker (93) in the second quarter at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday Dec. 22, 2002. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

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Carolina Panthers' Dee Brown (22) runs past several Chicago Bears players for a two yard touchdown in the second quarter at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday Dec. 22, 2002. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)

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Carolina Panthers defensive Julius Peppers (90) works against Chicago Bears offensive tackle Fred Miller during their NFL football divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006, in Chicago. Peppers was one of seven players to miss practice Wednesday as the Panthers prepared to play the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC championship game on Sunday, Jan. 22. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

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Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher (55) sits on the bench with teammate Lance Briggs following their NFC divisional playoff football game against the Carolina Panthers in Chicago, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006. The Panthers' defeated the Bears 29-21 and will play the Seattle Seahawks for the NFC conference championship. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

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Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) gets away from Chicago Bears' linebacker Lance Briggs during the fourth quarter of their NFC divisional playoff football game in Chicago, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006. The Panthers defeated the Bears, 29-21, and will play the Seattle Seahawks for the NFC conference championship. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

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Carolina Panthers' Kris Mangum makes the catch on a one-yard pass from Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme for a touch down in the fourth quarter of their NFC divisional playoff football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme celebrates with a few seconds left on the clock in the fourth quarter of their NFC divisional playoff football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006. The Panthers defeated the Bears 29-21 and will play the Seattle Seahawks for the NFC conference championship. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

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Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in their NFC Divisional Playoff game on January 15, 2006 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Panthers defeated the Bears 29-21. (AP Photo/David Stluka)

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Wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad #87 of the Chicago Bears reaches out for a pass against the Carolina Panthers in their NFC Divisional Playoff game on January 15, 2006 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Panthers defeated the Bears 29-21. (AP Photo/David Stluka)

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Chicago Bears' Olin Kreutz (57) tries to push off Carolina Panthers' Jordan Carstens (67) as Carstens sacks Bears quarterback Rex Grossman during the fourth quarter of their NFC divisional playoff football in Chicago, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

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A pass intended for Chicago Bears Justin Gage (12) goes through his fingers and those of Carolina Panthers defenders Chris Gamble (20) and Mike Minter during the second quarter of their NFC divisional playoff football in Chicago, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

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Chicago Bears' Greg Olsen (82) loses the ball after being hit by Carolina Panthers' Chris Harris (43) during the third quarter of the Panthers' 20-17 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. The Panthers recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Chuck Burton

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Carolina Panthers' Richard Marshall (31) and Nate Salley (25) celebrate as head coach John Fox, right, looks on in the closing minutes of the Panthers' 20-17 win over the Chicago Bears in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Chuck Burton

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Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) carries the ball during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

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Carolina Panthers tight end Jeff King (47) holds onto the ball after a tackle during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

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Chicago Bears quarterback Kyle Orton (18) throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme (17) calls out a play during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

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Carolina Panthers fullback Brad Hoover (45) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

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Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Maake Kemoeatu (99) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

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Rookie running back Jonathan Stewart #28 of the Carolina Panthers scores the go ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter of the game against the Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium on September 14, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers defeated the Bears 20-17. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)

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Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) is tackled by Chicago Bears safety Major Wright (27) in the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011. The Bears won 34-29. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) reaches for the end zone on a touchdown, as Chicago Bears safety Brandon Meriweather (31) and cornerback Tim Jennings close in during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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Chicago Bears defensive end Julius Peppers (90) reaches in to block a field goal attempt by Carolina Panthers' Olindo Mare (10) in the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011. The holder is Jason Baker (7). (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) hands off the ball to running back Matt Forte (22) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011. The Bears won 34-29. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) is tackled from behind by Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman (33) in the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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Chicago Bears' Devin Hester (23) races past Carolina Panthers' Sean Considine (37) on his way to a 69-yard punt return in the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) scrambles for a gain during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Sunday October 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. Chicago won 23-22. (AP Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher)

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CHICAGO - JANUARY 15: Running back DeShaun Foster #26 of the Carolina Panthers runs with the football against the Chicago Bears in their NFC Divisional Playoff game on January 15, 2006 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Panthers defeated the Bears 29-21 (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)

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CHICAGO - JANUARY 15: Players line up at the line of scrimmage prior to the snap during the game between the Carolina Panthers and the Chicago Bears in their NFC Divisional Playoff game on January 15, 2006 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Panthers defeated the Bears 29-21 (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)