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Bears news: How Ben Johnson will prevent Week 1 from getting to Chicago's heads

On any list of the most impressive or noteworthy teams from Week 1 of the NFL season, you won’t have to wait long to find the Chicago Bears. Ben Johnson and company hung a record-setting 59 points on the Carolina Panthers in a 59-37 win to get to 1-0 on the young season.
Bears news: How Ben Johnson will prevent Week 1 from getting to Chicago's heads

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Bears news: How Ben Johnson will prevent Week 1 from getting to Chicago's heads

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NFL Analyst Makes Bold 2026 Coach of the Year Case for Bears' Ben Johnson

After leading Chicago through key early wins, Bears head coach Ben Johnson emerges as a strong contender for 2026 Coach of the Year.

Bears' Ben Johnson already being talked about for big NFL honor

It's early in the season, but Ben Johnson is already doing great things with the Chicago Bears.

Ben Johnson Has Identified the Bears’ Biggest Offensive Problem

The Chicago Bears are 3-1, leading the NFL in total offense through four weeks and just finished a game in which they piled up 492 yards and 34 first downs. So why did Ben Johnson sound concerned immediately after Sunday’s 23-12 win over the New York Jets?Because once the Bears get close to the end […] The post Ben Johnson Has Identified the Bears’ Biggest Offensive Problem appeared first on HEAVY.

Packers Player Fires Shot at Bears' Ben Johnson Ahead of Week 5 Rivalry Game

Ben Johnson has made his thoughts on the Bears' oldest rival clear, but one player thinks he's all talk.

Bears' Ben Johnson Takes Different Approach Than Jets After Week 4 Game

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is taking a different approach to practice ahead of Week 5 against the Green Bay Packers. Find out how the Bears are preparing to start the week and how that compares to the New York Jets.

Bears HC Ben Johnson Catches Stray From Packers’ 1st-Rounder Before Showdown

The Green Bay Packers continue to take jabs at the Chicago Bears and head coach Ben Johnson ahead of their Week 5 matchup. The post Bears HC Ben Johnson Catches Stray From Packers’ 1st-Rounder Before Showdown appeared first on HEAVY.

Bears RG Jonah Jackson on Ben Johnson's diabolical idea for first play

Bears head coach Ben Johnson sent out two quarterbacks to start the game vs. Jets, but he had another idea for the first play.

Ben Johnson discusses getting Bears trio of weapons more involved

Despite their 3-1 record, the Bears haven't seen a ton of production from some of their key receivers. Ben Johnson shares how he can make it happen.

Bears’ Most Dominant Win Yet Exposed an Ugly Problem

The Chicago Bears controlled Sunday’s win over the New York Jets so thoroughly that it almost feels strange to point […]

Ben Johnson gives Jordan Love major praise before Packers-Bears showdown

The Green Bay Packers have dominated the quarterback debate against the Chicago Bears for years, but the conversation has shifted since Chicago drafted Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick. Bears fans finally have a quarterback they can point to in the rivalry, though head coach Ben Johnson has made sure to acknowledge the [...]

NFL Analyst Says Ben Johnson’s Offense Gets the Love, but Dillon Thieneman Is Fueling the Bears

Chicago lost four safeties before Week 1, and the 25th overall pick has played every defensive snap for a unit ranked in the top five in points allowed.

“Psychopath Move Behaviour”: Bears Legend Addresses Ben Johnson’s QB Stunt in Week 4 and Starting Case Keenum vs Jets

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson has a gift for turning routine roster decisions into a bit, and his Week 4 quarterback shuffle drew a glowing review from a man who spent seven seasons blocking in Chicago. Former Bears offensive lineman Kyle Long, now an analyst for NFL on CBS, broke it down on The Rich Eisen Show, hosted by Rich Eisen.

Chicago Bears aren't taking 2-2 Packers lightly, starting with their QB and DBs

Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III made it clear Monday the Bears really want to beat Green Bay. Doing that starts with understanding the opponent they want to beat.

Bears Receive Bad News on Injury Report Regarding Offensive Line

The Chicago Bears released the injury report Wednesday and have a bunch of starting offensive linemen on the list. The post Bears Receive Bad News on Injury Report Regarding Offensive Line appeared first on HEAVY.

Tyson Bagent Expected to Start Week 5 as Life Without Caleb Williams Continues for the Bears

Tyson Bagent will start under center for Chicago in Week 5 against Green Bay as per reports

The Bears OL is getting extra rest days because it’s still sore from kicking the Jets’ butt

The Bears offensive line is still feeling the effects of tyrannizing the Jets' defense.

Ben Johnson Sparks Backlash After Jordan Love Comments

Chicago Bears head coach said that Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love is "one of the better quarterbacks in the league". The post Ben Johnson Sparks Backlash After Jordan Love Comments appeared first on HEAVY.

Ben Johnson Makes Honest Admission on Packers QB Jordan Love

One of the biggest debates going on between Chicago Bears fans and Green Bay Packers fans is who has the better franchise quarterback. After years of the Packers having the edge, former No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams has finally given Chicago something to brag about. However, Bears head coach Ben Johnson made it clear […] The post Ben Johnson Makes Honest Admission on Packers QB Jordan Love appeared first on HEAVY.

Bears at Packers Final Score Predictions: Can Matt LaFleur prevent Ben Johnson and Tyson Bagent from leading Chicago to a win at Lambeau?

The heated rivalry between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears has already been heating back up as the Bears travel to Lambeau in Week 5. Here's how our NFC North experts see this game unfolding on Sunday.

The Bear’s Den: Bears prepare for Green Bay Packers on Sunday

The Bears are favored this weekend over the Green Bay Packers, will they deliver the goods this Sunday?

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It was published on September 17, 2026 and last updated on October 9, 2026. The time of the story is shown in your own time zone on the page.

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