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Bears’ Ben Johnson Gets Honest About Loss to Vikings

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson saw his team blow a 17–6 lead against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday in his debut with the team.
Bears’ Ben Johnson Gets Honest About Loss to Vikings
Caleb Williams (18) of the Chicago Bears talks with head coach Ben Johnson during Chicago Bears OTA Offseason Workout at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Ill., on June 4, 2025. Michael Reaves/Getty Images
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New Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson didn’t see his debut turn out as planned when his team blew a 17–6 lead in the fourth quarter on Monday against the Minnesota Vikings.

After the Bears (0–1) held the Vikings (1–0) to just two field goals through three quarters, Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy took off in his regular-season debut. He threw two touchdown passes to wide receiver Justin Jefferson and running back Aaron Jones to turn the tide of the game in a 27–24 victory over the Bears.

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