Ben Johnson Reveals Challenging Goals for Bears Ahead of NFL Season

The Chicago Bears, under first-year head coach Ben Johnson and star quarterback Caleb Williams, enjoyed a successful NFL season last year, winning the NFC North and advancing to the NFC Divisional Round of the postseason. However, Johnson is aiming for even greater achievements in the upcoming season, stating, "Our goal is to win the Super Bowl.

I want more than that. I want to have the highest-scoring offense ever, which happens to be the 2013 Denver Broncos." He is also focusing on shutouts and blowouts, as the Broncos averaged 37.9 points per game during their dominant 2013 season. The Bears, who averaged 25.9 points per game last season, recently saw their receiver Luther Burden injured, though he will miss only a few preseason games.

The team has already experienced some significant injuries during training camp, with safety Coby Bryant sidelined for up to six months and corner Kyler Gordon dealing with a calf issue. The Bears face an even tougher challenge in the coming season, as they have been given the toughest schedule in the NFL. Their preseason games begin on Aug.

15 against the Browns, followed by a home game against the Minnesota Vikings on Aug. 20. The regular season starts with a challenging game against the Carolina Panthers on Aug. 13, and they will face high-profile opponents such as the Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks, and other NFC North teams throughout the season.

ESPN reports that the Bears have been projected to finish with 9.5 wins, which is an expected decline from their 2025 championship season, falling short of Johnson's ambitious goal of winning the Super Bowl.