Bears’ Ben Johnson delivers simple message to his team after win over rival
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Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson was elated after his team’s comeback victory over the Green Bay Packers, 31-27, in the playoffs on Saturday night.
While Johnson began his postgame speech with a clear message, Johnson and the Bears players celebrated in the locker room.
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Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson greets Gervon Dexter Sr. before the NFL wild card playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Chicago. He speaks with. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)
“F— Packers!” he said. “F—them! F—I hate them.”
The rivalry between the Bears and Packers has certainly heated up. Johnson added fuel to the fire when he was asked why he chose Chicago when he first joined the Bears. He said he “enjoys beating Matt LaFleur twice a year.”
The message led to a few icy handshakes throughout the season, including one after a playoff game. Chicago went 1-1 against Green Bay in the regular season, beating them when it mattered most.
The first-year head coach praised his players for their gutsy performances as they trailed 21-3 at halftime after two losses. Johnson said his team was “built for pressure.”
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Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson speaks after the NFL wild card playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)
The Bears outscored the Packers 25-6 in the fourth quarter. Caleb Williams threw two touchdown passes in the quarter, including a 25-yard go-ahead pass to DJ Moore.
Williams was 24/48 with 361 passing yards, two touchdown passes and two interceptions.
Packers quarterback Jordan Love was 24-of-46 for 323 passing yards and four touchdown passes.
Jordan Love of the Green Bay Packers makes a throw when he is hit by Montez Sweat of the Chicago Bears during the second half of the NFL wild card playoff football game in Chicago on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)
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This will be Chicago’s first game in the NFC Divisional Round since the 2010 season.
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