# 5 things that stood out to Ben Johnson in Week 1 win

- Status: game-day
- Source: Chicago Bears
- Published: 2026-09-14T22:48:31.000Z
- Original: https://chicagobears.com/news/5-things-that-stood-out-to-ben-johnson-in-week-1-win-2026

## The Ditka

After watching tape of Sunday’s season-opening 59-37 win over the Panthers, coach Ben Johnson spoke to reporters about the Bears battling through oppressive heat to finish strong, a record-breaking running game and Caleb Williams’ quick and smart decision-making. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

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