Ben Johnson’s Fourth-Down Gamble Backfires as Packers Push Lead to 21-3

A failed try from his own 32 in Johnson’s postseason debut sharpened scrutiny of his go-for-broke approach.

Overview

With Chicago down 14-3 in the second quarter, the Bears went for fourth-and-5 at their own 32 and Caleb Williams’ pass was tipped for a turnover on downs.
Green Bay took over at the 32, converted a fourth-and-1, reached the 1-yard line through a fumble-recovery sequence, then scored on fourth down to Romeo Doubs for a 21-3 advantage.
Johnson attempted four fourth downs in the first half and converted one, including another try from his own 38 and two in Packers territory.
The failed decision in Chicago’s end flipped field position and deepened the Bears’ first-half deficit.
Fans and commentators questioned the approach, comparing it to Dan Campbell’s style and describing it as videogame-like.