Ben Johnson made QB Case Keenum the Bears starter for 1 snap for extremely petty reason

The Chicago Bears faced a quarterback decision leading into their Week 4 game against the New York Jets. With starting QB Caleb Williams sidelined by a hamstring injury, head coach Ben Johnson had to choose between QB Case Keenum and backup Tyson Bagent. Bagent had suffered a concussion during Week 2, which led to Keenum taking the first snap of the game.

Johnson made the decision to start Keenum to counter media reports that Tyson would be the starter, effectively messing with the media. Keenum played just one snap before handing the ball off, after which Bagent took over. Bagent led the Bears to a 23-12 victory over the Jets, giving Keenum the win despite playing only the first play of the game.

Johnson, a data-driven coach, acknowledged the win as a team effort and expressed satisfaction with the performance. The victory over the feisty Jets not only cemented Chicago's status as a potential Super Bowl contender but also showcased Johnson's competence as a head coach, despite the challenges posed by the players' injuries.