Tempers flared after a 1-yard touchdown run by running back Roschon Johnson put the Bears up, 36-10, in the NFC matchup. After the touchdown, Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn pushed Bears offensive lineman Bill Murray, igniting a fight that involved pushing, shoving and seemingly an exchanging of words between the two teams.

The Bears were dominant both on offense and defense as both phases did their part, which resulted in a blowout win. Chicago's offense has found itself identity behind a strong run

Of all the things to like about the Bears ’ 36-10 win against the Panthers — the rookie quarterback went 20-for-29 for 304 yards, two touchdowns and a 126.2 rating in the team’s biggest margin of victory since the penultimate game of 2021 season — nothing tops what he was able to do throwing beyond 20 yards.