Leave it to Ben Johnson to say the right thing at the right time.
The first-year Chicago Bears head coach has quite the task in front of him. On the one hand, he needs to rally the troops after a gut-wrenching loss against the Green Bay Packers in a rivalry game that took an emotional and physical toll on a team trying to establish itself as a contender this season. Learning from that loss won’t be easy, but it is necessary in order to move on to what is on the horizon. And on the other hand, Johnson has to get his players focused on the upcoming game against the Cleveland Browns.
Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson discusses the team’s playoff aspirations
For what it’s worth, Ben Johnson knows what is on the line here:
Bears HC Ben Johnson highlights the importance of beating the Browns after an emotional loss to the Packers. pic.twitter.com/ofLuVJX3oK
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) December 10, 2025This is an informative exchange between Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson and a beat writer at Halas Hall:
Reporter: “Eleven wins is kind of what you had circled for entry into the tournament. Is there a fine line between, OK, this is what’s in front of us versus not talk about it too much, that sort of thing.”
Johnson: “We have goals. And we know what’s out in front of us. It’s just that awareness that every game matters. Every game matters. That’s where this week, you go from an emotional rivarly game like we just played, this week is equally important. We need this win. We desperately need this win.”
Yep! That is exactly what I needed to hear as a Bears fan. There is a sense of urgency that comes across in Ben Johnson’s tone. I hope his players are picking up what he is putting down.
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Dec 7, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson looks on during the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn ImagesAnd to further drive it home, this Ben Johnson quote from earlier in the week (via The Athletic’s Dan Wiederer) does a good job putting into perspective how the head coach feels as his team heads into the home stretch with a playoff berth in sight:
“We will be a playoff team once we earn enough wins to become a playoff team. Right now we are a 9-win team and I don’t think 9 wins is going to get you in this year so we have to do what we can to get enough wins to find a way to get into the tournament.”
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Don’t get me wrong. Nine wins represents an accomplishment for the Bears. This has been quite a turnaround season for Chicago’s football team. To go from being a punchline, laughingstock, and a doormat for 31 other teams to being in the thick of the playoff hunt is no small task. But with that being said, Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson clearly has no interest in settling for a 9-win season — and that is a good thing. I think previous Bears coaches would see this current situation as playing with house money. But Johnson isn’t like previous Bears coaches. Heck, he was hired (in part) so he could do what other Bears coaches couldn’t do.
To his credit, Ben Johnson has raised the level of expectations around Halas Hall. The first-year head coach has provided a much-needed kick in the pants, which has helped jump-start this organizaiton and sparked the team’s 9-4 start. However, nine wins isn’t enough. Johnson wants more. And after the start this team has gotten off to in 2025, I hope his players feel the same.
Nov 16, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson stands on the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn ImagesHence then, the article about ben johnson on week 15 game vs browns we desperately need this win was published today ( ) and is available on Bleacher Nation ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
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