Why Ben Johnson was a little disappointed with Chicago Bears’ 59-37 Week 1 win

Ben Johnson, the head coach of the Chicago Bears, expressed disappointment with the team's 59-37 Week 1 victory against the Carolina Panthers, despite a stellar performance by quarterback Caleb Williams. Johnson, speaking with ESPN Chicago radio's Jeff Joniak, shared that he, like Joniak, was hoping the Bears would score 60+ points, but fell short by just one point.

Despite missing the 60-point mark, Johnson acknowledged the impressive nature of the Bears' performance, particularly Williams' stellar night where he threw for 269 yards, two touchdowns, and rushed for another two touchdowns with 65 yards. The Bears' offensive prowess was evident, leading many to predict Williams as an MVP contender.

The only area of criticism was the defense, who allowed the Panthers to score 37 points, a figure that Johnson and the coaching staff would likely aim to improve upon in the weeks to come.