Ben Johnson wants Bears to make Packers quit in Green Bay

3-1 Bears turn to Bagent for division test

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Ben Johnson doesn’t just want the Bears to beat the Packers. He wants Chicago to make them quit. That’s the mentality h Via @TheAthletic on X

What happened: Ben Johnson set the standard for Chicago's trip to Green Bay: beat the Packers and make them quit. He framed the week around intensity, rivalry and a measure of pettiness.

Why it matters: Chicago enters at 3-1 with a chance to assert itself in the NFC North on the road. Bagent starting raises the stakes for Johnson's tone-setting approach.

What to watch: Chicago travels to Green Bay this week. Attention turns to how the offense opens and how the rivalry responds.

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@TheAthletic 2026-10-08T14:31:47.781444+00:00

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