CHICAGO — Caleb Williams threw for over 300 yards as the Chicago Bears crushed the Carolina Panthers 36-10.
It's the first matchup for Williams against the Panthers since Chicago drafted him with the No. 1 overall pick in April -- a pick that was given to the Bears from the Panthers in exchange for last year's No. 1 pick. Carolina used that No. 1 pick on quarterback Bryce Young, who was benched 18 starts into his career.
Young did see some action in the fourth quarter when the Panthers were down by four scores, though. Young finished 4 of 7 with 58 yards passing. Williams finished 20 of 29 for 304 yards passing and two touchdowns. Both of his touchdown passes went to receiver D.J. Moore, who was also sent to Chicago in the trade for the Young draft pick.
Three turnovers and a turnover on downs by the Panthers led to 24 Chicago points in the lopsided loss.
Andy Dalton, getting his third start in replacement of Young, had his sloppiest day in Carolina so far -- he finished with 136 yards passing and one interception. Chuba Hubbard just missed his third straight 100-yard performance, ending the day with 97 yards rushing and a touchdown.
Each team scored a touchdown on their second possession. Carolina struck first with a 38-yard run from Hubbard. Williams hit Moore for a 34-yard score to tie the game on the next drive.
Running back Roschon Johnson scored on a short plunge to give the Bears the lead in the second quarter. The 14-7 lead proved to be all that was necessary for the Bears.
This story will be updated.