What we learned from the Chicago Bears, including ‘nobody walking around with their head down’

After his first game as an NFL head coach, Ben Johnson mainly fielded questions about Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams’ shaky performance.

A week later, it’s his defense that has raised red flags.

The Bears hired Johnson in part for his offensive mind. But after the defense gave up seven touchdowns and 511 yards — while generating no sacks — during the Detroit Lions’ 52-21 romp Sunday at Ford Field, Johnson answered for the defense during a video conference with reporters Monday.

“We got outgained by a significant number of yards,” said Johnson, who said the defense didn’t resemble the unit he saw during training camp. “It really came down to I think 10 explosive plays for over 300 yards. That’s not what we want to be about.”

After a 31-point loss to start the season 0-2, defen