When Ben Johnson got the Bears head coaching job earlier this year, he quipped that he “ kind of enjoyed beating Matt LaFleur twice a year” while running the offense for the Lions.

Johnson will get his first chance to face LaFleur in his new job when the Bears go to Lambeau Field this Sunday. In order to get his first win over the Packers head coach in his new role, Johnson will have to come up with a plan to face what he said “might be the best defense we’ve seen all year.”

Johnson made that comment during his Tuesday press conference and cited Micah Parsons, Rashan Gary, Quay Walker, and Edgerrin Cooper as some of the players who have thrived while playing for defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley.

“They are matchup issues for your backs and pass pro, you can tell they bring it ,”

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