The Chicago Bears faced the Las Vegas Raiders in a game that had its share of interesting moments, both on and off the field. Before the second half of the game, Bears head coach Ben Johnson had an exchange with a sideline reporter that caught the attention of many.
Aditi Kinkhabwala, a reporter for CBS, approached Johnson to get his thoughts on the team’s performance. She pointed out the Bears’ offensive struggles in the first half and asked Johnson what he had told his team in the locker room during halftime.
Johnson responded that he told the team that their first-half performance “wasn’t our brand of football,” and that they were “capable of a lot more.” He added that the team was going to “hit the reset button” and aim to establish their identity in the second half.
Kinkhabwala then offered her own observation, stating, “You need to change what you’re doing.” Johnson seemed a bit surprised by the comment, responding with, “I don’t know. You think so?” before adding, “We’re gonna be just fine.” The exchange, complete with Kinkhabwala’s smile, quickly gained traction and sparked discussion on social media.
Regardless of the pre-game exchange, Johnson’s halftime message appeared to resonate with his players.
In the second half, rookie quarterback Caleb Williams led the team on a productive drive, which ended with a touchdown pass to Rome Odunze. The Bears also added a field goal and another touchdown, courtesy of D’Andre Swift, contributing to a stronger second-half showing.
The Raiders, led by quarterback Geno Smith, attempted a late-game drive to regain the lead. However, Daniel Carlson’s 54-yard field goal attempt fell short, giving the Bears a narrow victory.
Ultimately, the Chicago Bears secured a 25-24 win against the Las Vegas Raiders in a game filled with twists and turns. The victory came after a rocky start and a sideline conversation that had people talking, but the Bears managed to pull through in the end.
