{
  "id": 5336194,
  "title": "Colston Loveland credits Ben Johnson for intense Bears-Packers rivalry",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/colston-loveland-credits-ben-johnson-for-intense-bears-packers-rivalry",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T13:20:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/colston-loveland-credits-ben-johnson-132016399.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Colston Loveland, a tight end for the Chicago Bears, credits head coach Ben Johnson for fueling the intense rivalry between the two teams. Loveland, who played in the Michigan-Wisconsin football rivalry during his college days, has seen firsthand the impact of high-stakes matchups. Johnson has emphasized from the start that beating Green Bay is a top priority, stating that it's how rivalries are meant to be. In their last three games, the Bears emerged victorious, with Loveland contributing significantly in one of those contests. Recently, Loveland spoke about Johnson's role in igniting this fierce competition. He emphasized that the focus should be on outperforming their rivals at all costs, drawing parallels to the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry. This renewed intensity has not only boosted the fanbase and franchise in Chicago but also heightened the entertainment value of two historic NFL teams. Currently, the Bears have a chance to start a three-game winning streak against the Packers since 1987 if they secure a win in Green Bay during Week 5 of the regular season.",
  "summary": "Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland credited head coach Ben Johnson for igniting the rivalry between them and the Green Bay Packers.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}