Bears coach Ben Johnson considers unconventional first play against Jets

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Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Bears coach Ben Johnson considers unconventional first play against Jets
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In the Week 4 matchup against the New York Jets, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson sent out two quarterbacks, Case Keenum and Tyson Bagent, to start the game. On the first play, Keenum took the snap and handed off to D'Andre Swift, while Bagent lined up wide. Johnson had also proposed a more unconventional option of sending no quarterbacks on the field for that first play, as revealed by right guard Jonah Jackson. Jackson stated that he supported the idea of using two quarterbacks. Johnson's decision reflects his intent to keep opponents and media guessing throughout the season.

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  • •Johnson sends out two quarterbacks for the first play.
  • •Kept opponents and media guessing with play choices.
  • •Jackson endorsed using both quarterbacks.
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  • 7:29 PMYahoo Sports — Bears RG Jonah Jackson on Ben Johnson's diabolical idea for first play
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Bears head coach Ben Johnson sent out two quarterbacks to start the game vs. Jets, but he had another idea for the first play.

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