Bears and Vikings matchup features coaches Ben Johnson and Brian Flores
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 2:45 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The Chicago Bears face the Minnesota Vikings in a Week 2 NFL matchup on Sunday. Bears head coach Ben Johnson emphasized the importance of avoiding overthinking as he prepares to go against Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores. Johnson has faced Flores multiple times, including matchups while with the Detroit Lions. Last year's two games between the teams had a narrow combined margin of victory, increasing expectations for the upcoming contest.
- •Bears play Vikings on Sunday in Week 2 of the NFL season.
- •Ben Johnson seeks to avoid overthinking against Brian Flores.
- •Johnson has previous experience facing Flores from his Lions tenure.
- •Last year's games between the teams were decided by a combined 5 points.
- 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — Bears HC Ben Johnson trying to avoid overthinking against Brian Flores
"Ben Johnson discussed how he's trying to avoid going down a path of overthinking vs. Brian Flores in the Bears-Vikings matchup.
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