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Ben Johnson<\/b> and Matt LaFleur<\/b> shared an unforgettable moment. The two coaches exchanged a strikingly brisk handshake<\/b> after the Chicago Bears<\/b> stunned the Green Bay Packers<\/b> 31-27<\/b> in Saturday’s NFC Wild Card<\/b> playoff game. Johnson’s team mounted one of the most dramatic comebacks in playoff history on his head-coaching debut.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n
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  • Final Score<\/b>: Bears defeated Packers 31-27 on January 10, 2026<\/li>\n
  • Deficit Overcome<\/b>: Green Bay led 21-3 at halftime before Chicago’s stunning rally<\/li>\n
  • Winning TD<\/b>: DJ Moore caught 25-yard touchdown pass with 1:43 remaining<\/li>\n
  • Ben Johnson<\/b>: Making his playoff head-coaching debut in his first season<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    An Icy Moment at Midfield<\/h2>\n

    Johnson<\/b> raced across the field to shake hands with LaFleur<\/b> after the final whistle. The encounter lasted mere seconds, far shorter than typical postgame pleasantries between rival coaches. Prime Video<\/b> broadcast analyst Mike Tirico<\/b> immediately noticed the frosty interaction on air.<\/p>\n

    Johnson<\/b> turned about 45 degrees<\/b> and darted off before the handshake concluded. Tirico’s commentary said it all: “That’s a very cursory handshake. No love lost between these two.”<\/b> The tension between the coaches had been simmering since Johnson’s hire and their head-to-head rivalry now intensifying.<\/p>\n

    The Historic Comeback Nobody Expected<\/h2>\n

    The Packers<\/b> dominated early. Green Bay<\/b> scored touchdowns on each of their first three possessions, racing to a commanding 21-3 advantage<\/b> at the break. Every indication pointed toward a Packers<\/b> blowout victory advancing to the divisional round.<\/p>\n

    Then Caleb Williams<\/b> and the Bears<\/b> flipped the script entirely. Chicago’s defense tightened the screws as Williams<\/b> orchestrated an improbable second-half offensive explosion. The quarterback led multiple scoring drives, refusing to let his playoff debut end in defeat.<\/p>\n

    Key Players Power the Stunning Turnaround<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Factor<\/td>\nChicago Bears<\/td>\nGreen Bay Packers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Star QB<\/td>\nCaleb Williams (led comeback)<\/td>\nJordan Love (early dominance)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Key Receiver<\/td>\nDJ Moore (winning TD)<\/td>\nMultiple early scoring drives<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Tight End Impact<\/td>\nColston Loveland (8 catches, 137 yards)<\/td>\nDefensive struggles in 2nd half<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Final Outcome<\/td>\nVictory in playoff debut<\/td>\nEliminated from playoffs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

    Loveland<\/b> was absolutely instrumental. The tight end caught 8 passes<\/b> for 137 yards<\/b> in the second half alone, consistently moving the chains when the Bears<\/b> needed crucial first downs. Moore<\/b> then delivered the dagger, streaking down the left sideline to pull in the 25-yard<\/b> touchdown reception with 1:43 left on the clock.<\/b><\/p>\n

    \n“That’s a very cursory handshake. No love lost between these two.”\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    \u2014 Mike Tirico<\/b>, Prime Video Play-by-Play Announcer<\/p>\n

    Johnson’s First Test in the Spotlight<\/h2>\n

    Ben Johnson<\/b> took over the Bears<\/b> just this season after three years building Detroit<\/b>‘s explosive offense as coordinator. Now in his playoff debut as a head coach, his team proved they could weather adversity against their fierce division rivals.<\/p>\n

    The Packers<\/b> had every reason to feel confident. Green Bay<\/b> had beaten Chicago<\/b> earlier in the season on a last-second Williams<\/b> interception. This rematch had the potential to be a statement game for LaFleur’s<\/b> squad heading into the postseason.<\/p>\n

    What’s Next for Both Franchises After This Intense Playoff Battle?<\/h2>\n

    The Bears<\/b> advanced to face a divisional-round opponent, their storybook season continuing to unfold. Chicago<\/b> led the entire league with six comeback victories<\/b> during the regular season, and they just added another unforgettable one in January.<\/p>\n

    The Packers<\/b> watched their playoff hopes evaporate. Green Bay<\/b> had controlled the game for two entire quarters<\/b>, only to see it slip away in devastating fashion. LaFleur<\/b> and Johnson<\/b> won’t shake hands this way again soon, but this rivalry just took on even more meaningful weight.<\/p>\n

    Sources<\/h3>\n
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    • ESPN<\/b> – Final score verification and game statistics from Bears vs. Packers Wild Card playoff game<\/li>\n
    • CBS Sports<\/b> – Live coverage and play-by-play updates from the January 10 playoff matchup<\/li>\n
    • Yardbarker\/5 GOATs<\/b> – Handshake details and postgame analysis between Johnson and LaFleur<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":34598,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Ben Johnson\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/1373785\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Matt LaFleur\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/4238964\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Mike Tirico\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/pMnRiRTwK7Lpp82Oe5rSfLPsVbz.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/1975053\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Caleb Williams\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/2243651\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Steven \\\"DJ\\\" 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