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"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.1
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| Axis | Classification |
|---|---|
| What happened | Bears, Williams prepare for 'great challenge' vs. Flores-led Vikings defense |
| When | Sep 16, 2026, 7:10 PM CT |
| Status | CONFIRMED |
| Beat | NFC North |
| Origin | ESPN NFL |
| Cluster | 1 source |
| Authority | 85 |
| Latest update | Sep 16, 7:10 PM CT |
Key points
- 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.
Why it matters
It is circulating across Bears coverage, which is usually a sign it will matter in the building.1
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1. ESPN NFL → Bears, Williams prepare for 'great challenge' vs. Flores-led Vikings defense
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