Hoge & Jahns | Ben Johnson vs Lions: Week 18 Rematch to Write Bears’ Perfect Ending + NFL Playoffs

Ben Johnson faces his former team Sunday at Soldier Field as the Chicago Bears take on the Detroit Lions in a massive Week 18 showdown with the NFC No. 2 seed and NFL playoff positioning on the line. Hoge & Jahns break down why this revenge rematch is the biggest game of the season for Ben Johnson and how the Bears can write the perfect ending to an unforgettable year.

We dive into the key injuries and their impact on both teams, look at how much Caleb Williams and the Bears offense have evolved since Week 2, and examine the Lions’ late-season spiral, including Jared Goff taking the most sacks of his NFL career. Plus, why this game could become the defining moment of Ben Johnson’s first season as Bears head coach.