Last week, Chicago Bears star cornerback Jaylon Johnson wasn't very confident in his status for Monday's season opener. He warmed up before the 27-24 loss to Minnesota, but didn't play.

On Thursday, he confirmed that was never plan anyway.

"I was never playing," Johnson said.

However, Johnson had a promising update on Thursday at his locker. If there were a game today, he'd be ready.

"I’d be good," Johnson said.

That's a boon for the Bears. The team is preparing to take on the face of the NFC North in the Detroit Lions, highlighted by a Detroit passing attack that requires talent like Johnson to completely stymie.

Even though Detroit's offense was down in Week 1, the Bears don't expect it to stay down for long.

Keeping Detroit in check:

The Lions had a dismal Week 1. They fell 27-1

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