Bears’ Ben Johnson delivers simple message to team after win over rival

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson was jubilant after his team’s playoff victory over the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night, 31-27.

Johnson and Bears players celebrated in the locker room as Johnson kicked off his postgame speech with a clear message.

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“F— the Packers!” » Johnson said. “F— them! I fucking hate these guys.”

The rivalry between the Bears and Packers is certainly reignited. Johnson added fuel to the fire when he first joined the Bears when asked why he chose Chicago. He said he “rather enjoyed beating Matt LaFleur twice a year.”

The message sparked a few frosty handshakes during the season, including one after the playoff game. Chicago went 1-1 against Green Bay in the regular season and beat them when it mattered most.

The first-year head coach praised his players for their performance, coming off two losses and a 21-3 halftime lead. Johnson said his team was “built for pressure.”

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Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson speaks after an NFL playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)

The Bears outscored the Packers, 25-6, in the fourth quarter. Caleb Williams had two touchdown passes in the quarter, including the 25-yard touchdown pass to DJ Moore.

Williams finished 24 of 48 with 361 passing yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions.

Packers quarterback Jordan Love finished 24 of 46 with 323 passing yards and four touchdowns.

Jordan Love of the Green Bay Packers lunges as he is hit by Montez Sweat of the Chicago Bears during the second half of an NFL playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)

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This will be Chicago’s first appearance in the NFC divisional round since the 2010 season.