Ben Johnson reconfirms that coaches, players look for any motivation

Bears coach Ben Johnson expressed that his team felt disrespected by comments from the Packers ahead of their playoff game. After the Bears' victory over Green Bay, Johnson addressed the media, highlighting that both players and coaches were aware of the remarks coming from the Packers. Packers receiver Christian Watson and cornerback Keisean Nixon had expressed a desire to face the Bears in the playoffs, while Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley indicated confidence in their continuation in the postseason. The statements served as motivation for the Bears, as confirmed by safety Kevin Byard III, who noted that the comments energized the team for the matchup.