Chicago Bears: Ben Johnson doubles down on “disrespecting” Packers coach Matt LaFleur
The Chicago Bears are headed to the NFC Divisional round of the NFL Playoffs and await a matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Of course, this is because of their stunning come-from-behind victory over their hated rivals, the Green Bay Packers, in the Wild Card round on Saturday night.
Chicago trailed 21-6 entering the fourth quarter, but outscored Green Bay 25-6 in the final frame of the game to pull out the victory. After the contest was over, Bears head coach Ben Johnson went viral for his quick and controversial handshake with Packers head coach Matt LaFleur.
On Monday, he doubled down on his actions and added more fuel to the fire of the Bears-Packers rivalry.
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson hates the Green Bay Packers
It is no secret that the Bears and Packers do not like each other, nor is it a secret that Johnson, in particular, has embraced being a part of the historic rivalry.
And when asked about his actions following the game as well as the backlash that followed, Johnson bluntly told reporters that he simply does not like Green Bay:
#Bears HC Ben Johnson on if there’s something personal between him and Matt LaFleur:
“This is a rivalry. The city of Chicago, Green Bay — it needs to be a rivalry.”
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— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) January 12, 2026
“This is a rivalry. The city of Chicago, Green Bay — it needs to be a rivalry,” Johnson said.
After the game was over, Johnson was recorded on video screaming “F— the Packers!” On this going viral, Johnson said:
“There’s a rivalry that exists between these two teams. Something that I fully recognize and am a part of…I don’t like that team. [Chairman] George [McCaskey] and I have talked and we’re on the same page.”
After losing so many games to Green Bay before 2025, the Bears are now 2-1 against the Packers this season, having won each of their past two meetings, including the one that meant the most in the NFL Playoffs.
Indeed, with the improvements Chicago has made with Johnson has head coach, this has all the makings of being one of the best rivalries in all professional sports once again.
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