In a Thursday Night Football game on November 10, 2023, the Chicago Bears emerged victorious over the Carolina Panthers with a final score of 16-13. The game, which was a prime-time matchup between two teams among the bottom five in the NFL, took place at Soldier Field with an attendance of 61,200.
The Bears were led by quarterback Tyson Bagent, who made his fourth consecutive start in place of injured Bears starter Justin Fields. Bagent completed 20 of 33 passes for 162 yards. On the other side, the Panthers were led by rookie quarterback Bryce Young.
Key moments of the game included a 79-yard punt return for a touchdown by Ihmir Smith-Marsette and a 4-yard touchdown rush by D'Onta Foreman. The Bears sealed the win when Darnell Mooney caught an 8-yard pass on third-and-seven at the 48.
The game was streamed exclusively on Amazon Prime and broadcast on local TV affiliates in Charlotte, NC, and Chicago. Amazon Prime membership was required to watch the game unless the viewer was in the local markets of the teams. The game was also available on NFL+, a premium streaming service.
The victory boosted the Bears' chances at the No. 1 pick because they have Carolina's first-rounder in 2024. The Panthers, now tied with Arizona for the worst record in the NFL, failed to cover the spread of 7 points. The total points scored by both teams was 29, which was under the over/under of 30.5.