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Ben Johnson must make major change if Chicago Bears are going to make the Playoffs

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Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson has been heralded as the top hire of last season’s coaching carousel, and for good reason.

In his first season calling plays for the Bears’ offense, and working alongside former No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams, Johnson has Chicago sitting atop the NFC North standings, powered not only by Williams’ franchise-record five comeback victories but the NFL’s No. 2-ranked rushing offense and of the top five offenses in the sport.

However, Chicago and the rest of the NFL are about to find out just how seriously to take Johnson’s Bears, as the league’s No. 1 rated remaining strength of schedule levels up the competition standing between this team and even a Wild Card berth in the NFC.

Chicago Bears’ Ben Johnson may need to be more aggressive

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson talks with quarterback Caleb Williams (18) against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half at Soldier Field.
Sep 21, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson talks with quarterback Caleb Williams (18) against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Ahead of Week 12 kicking off, ESPN’s Courtney took stock of where the Bears’ offense is, currently, before the competition levels up, and there are some key areas where Chicago is going to need to improve if Johnson’s first season is going to result in a trip to the postseason.

“The Bears have kept things too close for comfort in five of their seven wins,” Cronin writes for ESPN. “Williams’ four winning drives with his team trailing are a net positive, but Chicago has to learn how to put opponents away sooner than the final five minutes. While Williams has shown improvement in so many areas (playing within structure, avoiding sacks, using his legs), his success rate (42.7%) ranks 28th.”

Ben Johnson has shown an ability to make key in-game adjustments, something that Matt naggy struggled with during his Bears tenure
Sep 21, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson on the sidelines during the first half against the Dallas Cowboys at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

It remains to be seen whether Johnson has kept things basic in the offense, or whether the play calling has just opened up in big spots late in games by design or out of necessity.

However, as this offense continues to get more comfortable and confident in Johnson’s system, and Williams develops a stronger rapport with weapons such as rookie tight end Colston Loveland, receivers Rome Odunze and rookie Luther Burden, it will be fascinating to see if not only his success rate rises but also if faster starts begin to catch up to The Bears’ late-game heroics.

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