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Ben Johnson

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  1. COACH COMMENTREPORTED

    Bears, Williams prepare for 'great challenge' vs. Flores-led Vikings defense

    "Coach [Ben Johnson] calls this 'mental war' when you go against versus him, and that's what it is," Bears QB Caleb Williams said of facing a Brian Flores-led defense, which Chicago will do Sunday against Minnesota. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

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  2. COACH COMMENTREPORTED

    Bears Bits: Final Panthers Thoughts, Scary Offense, More

    It’s Tuesday afternoon, so I’m emptying my Week 1 notebook as we turn the page and focus on the Bears’ Week 2 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, starting tomorrow morning. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

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  3. COACH COMMENTREPORTED

    Ben Johnson after film review of victory over Carolina | Press Conference - Chicago Bears

    Ben Johnson after film review of victory over Carolina | Press Conference Chicago Bears Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

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  4. GAMEREPORTED

    Bears’ offense explodes with the most Week 1 points in team history

    That was fun, right? Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

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  5. COACH COMMENTVERIFIED

    Ben Johnson slept well after Williams' Saturday meeting

    Johnson said Williams was 'on top of it' in their final quarterback meeting, rattling off where his eyes needed to be, which let the coach 'sleep really well' the night before the opener.

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  6. GAMEVERIFIED

    Bears 59, Panthers 37

    59 points37 points552 total yards291 rushing yards

    Chicago opened 2026 with a 59-37 win in Charlotte, the highest-scoring season opener in NFL history and a franchise-record point total for a Bears opener.

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  7. GAME PERFORMANCEVERIFIED

    Caleb accounts for four touchdowns as Bears score 59

    269 passing yards21 pass completions29 pass attempts2 passing td65 rushing yards2 rushing td

    Williams completed 21 of 29 for 269 yards and two passing touchdowns, ran for 65 yards and two scores, and finished with a 124.1 passer rating in Chicago's 59-37 win.

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  8. RECORDVERIFIED

    Highest-scoring season opener in NFL history

    The 96 combined points were the most in an NFL season opener. Chicago also set a franchise record for points in an opener, breaking a mark that had stood since 1948.

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  9. CONTRACTREPORTED

    Bears To Extend RB D’Andre Swift

    Reportedly: Chicago and running back D’Andre Swift have agreed to a three-year, $33.75MM contract extension, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

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  10. INJURYREPORTED

    Rome Odunze or Luther Burden III: Which Young Bears Receiver Is the Better Card Investment?

    When Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson said to buy stock in Luther Burden III, I’m not sure he meant it literally in terms of The Hobby. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

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  11. COACH COMMENTREPORTED

    Ben Johnson lauds Caleb Williams for QB's intensity, focus

    Bears coach Ben Johnson praised Caleb Williams Tuesday for how seriously the third-year quarterback approaches his job, saying he’s locked in and is “only concerned about doing his job at a high level.” Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

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  12. COACH COMMENTVERIFIED

    Johnson: Williams has taken pride in a more serious approach

    On Sept. 1 Johnson said Williams is more composed and intent than a year ago, getting to the field early and staying after practice. He used 'goofy' with love for last year's version and said the change trickles to teammates.

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  13. COACH COMMENTREPORTED

    Coby Bryant to miss 4-6 months after knee surgery

    Reportedly: Bears coach Ben Johnson told reporters Tuesday that safety Coby Bryant underwent knee surgery last Friday and is expected to be sidelined 4-to-6 months. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

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  14. GAME PERFORMANCEREPORTED

    Hallmark Media, NFL, Skydance Sports and the Chicago Bears announce the starting lineup for Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story

    With production wrapping last month in the Chicago area, the starting lineup for Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story has been named. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

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