The Carolina Panthers are a much different team than we saw in Weeks 1-2… at least on one side of the ball, where they are successful at both running and passing the ball.

Running back Chuba Hubbard broke the 0-0 tie against the Chicago Bears midway through the first quarter by launching through a Massie hole at the line of scrimmage and driving into the end zone for a 38-yard touchdown run .

Chuba Hubbard TD running against the Bears

Support the offensive line here, especially right-back Robert Hunt, who made the crucial block. Head coach Dave Canales also deserves credit for keeping the drive alive. Instead of punting on 4th-and-1, the Panthers tried and made it to wide receiver Diontae Johnson with a well-timed jet sweep.

Unfortunately, Carolina’s defense is still a mess. Here’s former Panthers wide receiver DJ Moore responding to Hubbard’s score with a touchdown of his own against a busted coverage.

DJ Moore scores against Panthers

This is the first touchdown of the first quarter of the year for Caleb Williams and the Bears. Five minutes before the end the score is 7:7 in the first game.

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