# Bears coach Ben Johnson avoids rash moves after penalty pileup

> Bears coach Ben Johnson won't do anything rash after 133-yard penalty total in win over Falcons.
- Title: Bears coach Ben Johnson avoids rash moves after penalty pileup
- Summary: Bears coach Ben Johnson won't do anything rash after 133-yard penalty total in win over Falcons. Bears coach Ben Johnson said he won't react rashly to…
- Keywords: bears, ben johnson, penalties, falcons, chicago bears, nfl, football, mercedesbenz stadium, jahdae walker, colston loveland, ozzy trapilo, roschon johnson
- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/2026/10/18/bears-notebook-ben-johnson-wont-do-anything-rash-in-response-to-pile-of-penalties-in-win-vs-falcons
- Published: 2026-10-18T23:22:07.163+00:00
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- Topics: bears, ben johnson, penalties, falcons, chicago bears, nfl, football, mercedesbenz stadium, jahdae walker, colston loveland, ozzy trapilo, roschon johnson
## Penalty pileup in Bears-Falcons game
Bears amassed 133 yards in penalties, their most in a decade, in win over Falcons.
## Jahdae Walker ejected for two penalties
Walker committed running-into-punter penalty and headbutted Falcons receiver Chris Blair.
## Coach Johnson's response
Johnson said he won't do anything rash after penalty issues, citing scouting report accuracy.
## Ozzy Trapilo returns from injury
Trapilo returned from ruptured patellar tendon after playoffs, played one series.
## Roschon Johnson fumble cost game
Roschon Johnson scored touchdown but nearly lost game with fourth-quarter fumble.
## Colston Loveland injury
Loveland injured neck, delayed game, walked around locker room after match.
## Daniel Hardy gets first sack
Hardy played defensive end after Montez Sweat injury, got first career sack.
## Cairo Santos missed field goal
Santos missed 56-yard field goal but hit 50-yarder in fourth quarter.
## Luther Burden performance
Burden led Bears with eight catches for 95 yards.
## Penalty yardage record
Penalty yardage total was Bears' highest since 2016 loss to Lions.
## Johnson's quote on penalties
Johnson said, 'We’ve got to be more aware of it and play cleaner football'.

> We’ve got to be more aware of it and play cleaner football
## Johnson's stance on penalties
Johnson said he won't let one poor game define team, will see streak before reacting rashly.

> I’m not going to let one poor game of that define us. You’ve got to see a streak of that before you do anything rash
## Key takeaway

Bears coach Ben Johnson said he won't react rashly to 133-yard penalty total in win over Falcons.