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Ben Johnson’s Return Sets Tone for Lions–Bears Week 2 at Ford Field

Dan Campbell vows victory, stressing fundamentals after Detroit’s run-game breakdowns.

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Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears warms up prior to the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on September 08, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Overview

  • Both teams are 0-1 heading into Sunday’s Lions home opener, with Detroit coming off a 27-13 loss to Green Bay and Chicago falling 27-24 to Minnesota.
  • Campbell emphasized fixing the basics after Detroit averaged about 2.1 yards per rush, citing communication issues up front as Jared Goff was sacked four times and pressured frequently.
  • The Lions are focused on stopping Chicago’s core offense rather than anticipating trick plays, though Aidan Hutchinson expects some early wrinkles from Johnson’s script.
  • Caleb Williams acknowledged missed throws and said he will be more decisive, while the Bears work to cut 12 penalties and ready a silent count for the expected noise at Ford Field.
  • Amon-Ra St. Brown said fans will boo Johnson on his return, and Johnson said he intends to call more runs and involve rookie Kyle Monangai after a light Week 1 workload.