First-year Bears coach Ben Johnson made his playoff debut Saturday as Chicago took on the Packers at home after winning the NFC North crown. Unfortunately for the former Lions offensive coordinator, his squad had a rough go of it in the first half as the Bears turned the ball over three times following a field goal on their opening drive.
In each of Chicago’s turnovers, Johnson decided to go for it on fourth down, resulting in two turnovers on downs and an interception from quarterback Caleb Williams, which was just as good as an arm punt. The most questionable call from the Bears coach came with 5:19 left in the second quarter as he let his offense stay out on the field for a fourth-and-five play from Chicago’s own 32-yard line.
