# Bears coach Ben Johnson runs out of answers

> Bears coach Ben Johnson can't ignite offense after 31-7 loss to Packers.
- Title: Bears coach Ben Johnson runs out of answers | Shortify
- Summary: Bears coach Ben Johnson can't ignite offense after 31-7 loss to Packers. Bears coach Ben Johnson's offense failed in a 31-7 loss to Packers, leaving him…
- Keywords: bears, packers, ben johnson, case keenum, tyson bagent, matt lafleur, green bay, lambeau field, nfl, bears offense, packers defense, bears coach
- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/10/11/bears-coach-ben-johnson-runs-out-of-answers-unable-to-ignite-offense-in-31-7-loss-to-packers
- Published: 2026-10-12T01:24:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bears, packers, ben johnson, case keenum, tyson bagent, matt lafleur, green bay, lambeau field, nfl, bears offense, packers defense, bears coach
## Bears coach Ben Johnson
Bears coach Ben Johnson struggled to ignite offense against Packers.
## 31-7 loss to Packers
Bears lost 31-7 to Packers at Lambeau Field on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2.026.
## Tyson Bagent struggled
Backup quarterback Tyson Bagent completed 12 of 21 passes for 87 yards with two interceptions.
## Case Keenum's performance
Keenum completed 11 of 19 passes for 108 yards with a 52.1 rating.
## No rushing attack
Bears' rushing attack failed to find a groove against Packers.
## Packers' defense
Packers defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon had his number all day.
## Bears' first game since Ditka's death
Bears played first game since former coach Mike Ditka's death.
## No rivalry tension
Johnson and LaFleur shook hands after game with no rivalry tension.
## Caleb Williams' return
Caleb Williams expected to return against Falcons but health uncertain.
## Bears' scoring record
Bears scored 60 points in four games but need 44 per game to set scoring record.
## Bagent's performance
Bagent connected with Colston Loveland for seven-yard pass but threw interception.
## Keenum's final play
Keenum threw interception in end zone on fourth-and-goal with 1:10 left.
## Bears' third down performance
Bears went 4-for-14 on third down against Packers.
## Johnson's next move
Johnson must decide whether to start Keenum or Williams against Falcons.
## Key takeaway

Bears coach Ben Johnson's offense failed in a 31-7 loss to Packers, leaving him without answers.