Bears' Ben Johnson pours gasoline on Packers rivalry: 'I just don't like that team'

The Chicago Bears beat the Green Bay Packers 31-27 after a massive 4th quarter comeback. Colin Cowherd gives Caleb Williams credit for leading the Bears back from being down 21-3.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson didn’t back down from the storied rivalry with the Green Bay Packers as he faced a question about his explicit remarks about the NFC North team.

Johnson dropped multiple F-bombs as he celebrated with the Bears following the team’s comeback playoff win. On Monday, Johnson defended the comments and said he even talked with team owner George McCaskey about it.

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Ben Johnson of the Bears during the Detroit Lions game at Soldier Field on Jan. 4, 2026 in Chicago. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

"There’s a rivalry that exists between these two teams," Johnson said. "Something that I fully recognize and I’m a part of. I just don’t like that team.

"George and I have talked and we’re on the same page."

Chicago won the game, 31-27, after being down by 18 points in the first half. The Bears’ social media account posted a video of Johnson hyping up the team.

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Bears head coach Ben Johnson takes questions during a news conference after the Dallas Cowboys game, Sept. 21, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

He was heard saying, "F--- the Packers! F--- them! F---ing hate those guys."

The rivalry between the Bears and Packers is certainly revved up. Johnson threw gasoline on the fire when he first joined the Bears. He was asked at the time why he chose Chicago. He said he "kinda enjoyed beating Matt LaFleur twice a year."

The message sparked a few icy handshakes during the season, including one after