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Ben Johnson's loss was disconcerting for reasons that go beyond the Packers rivalry
Bears' 31-7 loss to Packers highlights coaching struggles as NFC North standings shift.
In brief
Bears' 31-7 loss to Packers highlights coaching struggles as NFC North standings shift. Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson's team lost 31-7 to Green Bay Packers, marking their sixth regular-season NFC North game in eight tries since last year. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Bears' 31-7 loss to Packers
Chicago Bears lost 31-7 to Green Bay Packers in Sunday's game at Lambeau Field.
“The most disconcerting loss of ben johnson’s bears career had everything sunday, an offense that never found its rhythm, a defense that got beat by the deep ball and every turn and a special teams unit that missed its only field goal.”
Bears' sixth NFC North loss
Bears lost their sixth regular-season NFC North game in eight tries dating to last year.
“They committed five turnovers for the first time in three years to lose their sixth regular-season nfc north game in eight tries dating to last year.”
Bears' offensive struggles
Bears offense never found rhythm, missed field goal, and had a late quarterback switch.
“The most disconcerting loss of ben johnson’s bears career had everything sunday, an offense that never found its rhythm, a defense that got beat by the deep ball and every turn and a”
Bears' defensive issues
Bears defense gave up 68 points over two games and missed field goals.
“The same can’t be said for a two-faced defense that has given up 68 points over two games this season, and just 28 over the other three.”
Bears' turnover problems
Bears committed five turnovers for the first time in three years.
“They committed five turnovers for the first time in three years to lose their sixth regular-season nfc north game in eight tries dating to last year.”
Bears' divisional record
Bears are 3-2 but 0-2 in NFC North, trailing Vikings and Packers.
“The bears are 3-2, yet last in the nfc north, the result of losing both their divisional games this season.”
Bears' coaching challenges
Johnson took responsibility for offensive play-calling, blamed defense coordinator.
“Johnson took responsibility for the bears’ offensive play-calling and said coordinator dennis allen did the same on defense monday after allowing packers quarterback jordan love to throw for 367 yards.”
Bears' playoff implications
Bears' NFC North standings shift as Vikings lead division with 6-2 record.
“The vikings, who many thought were the worst team in the north, are five minus zero this season.”
Bears' historical rivalry
Bears have lost 66 points to Packers, Lions and Vikings in head coaching career.
“Johnson has been outscored by 66 points in eight games against the packers lions and vikings in his head coaching career.”
Bears' next game
Bears face Falcons in Thanksgiving game, with Johnson needing to fix issues.
“Johnson said, 'We’ve got to be critical of ourselves, look in the mirror a little bit [monday] and get that cleaned up and fixed.'”
Bears' coaching history
Johnson's most personal loss was 31-point shellacking in Ford Field homecoming.
“Johnson’s most personal head-coaching loss was the 31-point shellacking he took in his ford field homecoming last year.”
Bears' rivalry context
Bears favored to win at Lambeau Field for first time in 20 years.
“Sunday’s blowout at the hands of his rival came with the bears favored to win at lambeau field for the first time in 20 years.”
Bears' defensive coordinator
Dennis Allen blamed defense for offensive struggles.
“He’ll be the first one to tell you when there’s a bad call.”
Bears' future challenges
Bears face tough NFC North competition with slim playoff chances.
“We’re a 3-2 football team, the part that stinks is that we’re 0-2 in the division right now.”
What it means
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson's team lost 31-7 to Green Bay Packers, marking their sixth regular-season NFC North game in eight tries since last year.
