Former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson made his head coaching debut Monday night with the Chicago Bears in a 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field.

Quarterback Caleb Williams led an impressive opening drive for a touchdown, but the Chicago offense failed to reach the end zone again until the closing minutes of the game, allowing the Vikings to complete a late comeback with three fourth-quarter touchdowns.

Williams finished 21-of-35 passing for 211 yards and a touchdown, adding 58 rushing yards and another score on the ground, while former Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy led the Vikings, passing for 143 yards and scoring all three of their touchdowns.

“Disappointing way to start the season there for us,” Johnson said in his postgame press conference. “To

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