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The Chicago Bears lost to their NFC North rivals in brutal fashion while being three scores up before making a number of errors to allow JJ McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings to make a comeback
Former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, who spent a total of six seasons with the organization in multiple roles, will be on the visitor sideline for the first time as the head coach of the Chicago Bears Sunday.
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson revealed his biggest regret in his head coaching debut against the Minnesota Vikings.
"There were some things he did that were top notch and I would put him up there with some of the best in the NFL," Johnson said. "There were probably three or four of them that we counted on tape, at a minimum,
Jessica Johnson, born in Asheville, North Carolina, graduated from NC State University in 2008 before standing by Ben as he began his NFL coaching career in 2012. Over the years, she has been a constant presence as Johnson moved up the coaching ladder, from assistant roles to becoming one of the NFL’s most sought-after offensive minds.
With Ben Johnson making his debut as Chicago’s head coach, the Bears blew an 11-point lead in the fourth quarter of an ugly 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Lions coach Dan Campbell told reporters this week that Johnson was “always going to be his friend,” but that it wouldn’t matter Sunday.
Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown said the team is "booing" Bears head coach and former Lions OC Ben Johnson when they face off.