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Bears and Ben Johnson Face Rare Year 2 Challenge NFL History Says Few Survive

Sports Illustrated

Ben Johnson led a fast Bears rise, but NFL history says repeating that Year 2 success against a brutal 2026 schedule will be far tougher than fans...

By Gene Chamberlain

Published: May 19, 2026, 5:06 pm Added: May 19, 2026, 5:38 pm

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