Johnson Stresses Turning the Page After Bears Win
Bears coach Ben Johnson says the team focuses on process and truth-telling as it builds on a three-game winning streak.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Football
Bears coach Ben Johnson emphasized turning the page after wins and losses following Chicago's 34-17 victory over the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks in Seattle on Monday night. Johnson said the team's process is built on hard work and belief.
Why it matters
Johnson's approach reflects a consistency the Bears have struggled to sustain, with a three-game winning streak now in place. The team's first meeting each week addresses corrections regardless of the previous result.
Johnson's 68% regular season win rate is the best for a Bears head coach since George Halas retired in 1967, based on the team's results over roughly a year and a half. It remains unclear whether the current three-game streak will be sustained into next week.
The players
Ben Johnson
Johnson is the Bears head coach who emphasizes process and truth-telling with the team.
George Halas
Halas was the longtime Bears coach and franchise figure whose win percentage Johnson is measured against.
The details
Johnson begins film study as part of his turn-the-page process, and the Bears' first team meeting each week addresses corrections regardless of the previous result. Johnson said the team tells players the truth to help them get better.
Timeline
Monday night: Bears beat the Seahawks 34-17 in Seattle.
Wednesday: Johnson discussed consistency and truth-telling with the team.
Sunday: A win would pass George Halas in Bears franchise annals.
Season Trajectory
Johnson's 68% win rate is the strongest mark for a Bears head coach since George Halas retired in 1967, placing the current stretch in a rare franchise context. The three-game streak comes after Matt Eberflus managed just one three-game winning streak in almost three seasons.
The Bears' three-game winning streak keeps them in the mix for fans tracking the standings. A Sunday win would also add to Johnson's franchise record, giving fantasy and season-long followers a clear point to watch.
The takeaway
Johnson's emphasis on film study and honest feedback shows how the Bears are building consistency week to week, regardless of the previous result.
What happens next
Sunday's game would push Johnson past George Halas in Bears franchise annals.
Further reading
Explore more Chicago Football coverage for the team's ongoing season storylines.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
