{
  "id": 10741561,
  "title": "Bears HC Ben Johnson Draws Backlash From Lions Fans Over Jared Goff Comment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/bears-hc-ben-johnson-draws-backlash-from-lions-fans-over-jared-goff",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-29T17:40:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/bears-hc-ben-johnson-draws-backlash-from-lions-fans-over-jared-goff-comment-12501054"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson drew backlash from Lions fans after making a comment about calling plays for a quarterback more mobile than backup Case Keenum during Monday Night Football. With Caleb Williams sidelined due to a hamstring injury, Keenum stepped up and delivered an impressive performance, throwing for 247 yards and two touchdowns, while also scoring a goal-line rushing touchdown. Johnson's comment about his \"little history\" with calling plays for someone not as mobile as Keenum drew chuckles and drew criticism for a perceived shot at Lions quarterback Jared Goff. Despite the criticism, Johnson's comment seemed more like a subtle shade than an insult or dig. The Bears and Lions are currently off to a 2-1 start in the NFC North and are trailing the Minnesota Vikings, who have a 3-0 record.",
  "summary": "Bears head coach Ben Johnson's remark about calling plays for quarterback Jared Goff riled up fans and critics.",
  "key_points": [
    "Chicago Bears HC Ben Johnson faced backlash from Lions fans.",
    "Johnson commented on calling plays for more mobile QB than Keenum.",
    "Comment perceived as shade at Lions QB Jared Goff."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}