The Chicago Bears put up one of the most exciting and electric offensive displays in recent NFL history in Week 1. The Carolina Panthers scored 37 points, the fourth-most in the league, and they still lost by three scores.
Of course, this type of scoring outbursts might not be sustainable. Dropping 59 points per game is unheard of, but the Bears can certainly give Peyton Manning's Denver Broncos a run for their money to become the highest-scoring offense of all time.
Considering that, Tom Brady urged Ben Johnson to get in his bag and set a new mark. In his Week 1 Power Rankings, the legendary quarterback had the Bears at No. 2, endorsed Caleb Williams for MVP, and urged the Bears to go all-in on offense.
The Chicago Bears need to find balance on defense
“Ben Johnson wants the highest scoring offense ever, but we need to see a little defense from this team when they get back to Chicago,” Brady said. “Or just, you know what, screw it. Keep scoring 59. I’m an offensive guy. Either way works.”
As tempting as that might sound, and more so coming from arguably the greatest quarterback to ever lace them up, that can also be a recipe for disaster. Contenders get the job done in all three facets of the game, not just on offense.
Earlier this week, the Detroit Lions were the perfect example of why this is such a terrible idea. Yes, their offense looked explosive and put up 31 points against the Buffalo Bills, but that can only do so much when the defense surrenders 41 points.
Granted, the Bears' defense, underwhelming as it is, is better than Dan Campbell's, but the point remains. Scoring is exciting and will get you to the playoffs, but what about getting stops when it matters most?
You have to beat the best to be the best. The NFC is absolutely stacked with teams that get the job done on both sides of the field. So, how will they match up against the Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, or San Francisco 49ers, who can put up points in a hurry and play shutdown defense?
General manager Ryan Poles ignored the team's glaring issues for most of the offseason. There are big questions in the secondary, and they still don't have a reliable pass-rushing sidekick to start opposite Montez Sweat.
Not many teams would've won in Week 1 after giving up 37 points to Bryce Young and company. The Bears survived and escaped with a huge road win, and they might do that again multiple times this season. That said, we already saw how that ended in 2025.
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