Bears 14, Panthers 7 Panthers return the favor but it's first-and-goal now at the 3 after 12 men on the field. Carolina saw it and couldn't get the timeout called.

Jordan Mendoza: Bears 24, Panthers 17. With Carolina struggling defensively, this is the perfect chance for Caleb Williams to have a signature performance in a win.

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus hugs Chicago Bears defensive end DeMarcus Walker (95) during the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field Sunday Oct. 6, 2024, in Chicago.

The Carolina Panthers, led by quarterback Andy Dalton, meet the Chicago Bears, led by rookie quarterback Caleb Williams in Week 5 of the NFL season on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 (10/6/24) at Soldier ...

The Line: Bears by 3 1/2, over/under 43 1/2. The Series: The 13th all-time meeting, with the Bears leading 8-4. The record includes a 2005 playoff win by the Panthers. The Bears won the last game ...

The position is headed by the likes of 34-year-old veteran Adam Thielen and first-round picks Tetairoa McMillan and Xavier ...