By Mummy Grace 
As the Chicago Bears prepare for their postseason push, offensive coordinator Ben Johnson made it clear that regular-season momentum means nothing once January football begins.
Johnson delivered a blunt, reality-based message that cut through the playoff hype surrounding the Bears. While acknowledging the team’s progress and growth, he stressed that the margin for error shrinks dramatically in the postseason — and that what worked before won’t automatically work now.
According to Johnson, playoff defenses expose weaknesses quickly. Execution must be cleaner. Game plans must be sharper. And mental mistakes that might be survivable in the regular season can end a season instantly in the playoffs.
The Bears’ offense, which has shown flashes of explosiveness, was a focal point of Johnson’s assessment. He emphasized consistency, situational football, and finishing drives — areas that can’t afford lapses against elite competition. Explosive plays are great, but playoff games are often decided in the trenches, on third down, and in the red zone.
Johnson also touched on preparation, noting that postseason opponents spend weeks studying tendencies and tendencies alone won’t be enough. Adaptability and discipline, he suggested, will determine how far Chicago goes.
Rather than hype up the Bears’ chances, Johnson’s comments served as a grounding moment — a reminder that talent and confidence must be matched by execution and urgency. It wasn’t meant to discourage, but it was undeniably direct.
As the Bears head into the playoffs, Johnson’s message rings loud and clear: the regular season doesn’t matter anymore. Only what happens next does.