{
  "id": 7963945,
  "title": "Bears news: How Ben Johnson will prevent Week 1 from getting to Chicago's heads",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/bears-news-how-ben-johnson-will-prevent-week-1-from-getting-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T05:55:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bears-news-ben-johnson-prevent-055539162.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Chicago Bears' dominant Week 1 performance against the Carolina Panthers, scoring a record 59 points, has set the stage for their upcoming Week 2 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Head coach Ben Johnson is taking a no-nonsense approach to his team's game-week preparation, emphasizing that they haven't scored any points this week. Johnson, known for his hard-on approach, is determined to prevent the Bears from feeling complacent after their impressive Week 1 win. The upcoming game against the Vikings, who will be blitz-happy, will pose a significant challenge for the Bears' offense, particularly for the new rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. Johnson's previous experience in overcoming tough defenses, such as the Packers, suggests that he can lead the Bears to victory in this NFC North clash.",
  "summary": "On any list of the most impressive or noteworthy teams from Week 1 of the NFL season, you won’t have to wait long to find the Chicago Bears. Ben Johnson and company hung a record-setting 59 points on the Carolina Panthers in a 59-37 win to get to 1-0 on the young season. During the offseason, Johnson said he not only wanted to have the best scoring […] The post Bears news: How Ben Johnson will…",
  "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."
}