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Ben Johnson’s red zone headaches with Bears offense are nowhere close to improving

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson can't seem to figure out the red zone offense in 2026, as it shows no signs of improvement through five games.

By Anthony Miller · Bear Goggles On

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 12:00 PM

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Anthony Miller argues that Ben Johnson has failed to resolve the Chicago Bears' major red-zone offensive struggles.
The Bears rank last in the NFL with a 42.9 percent touchdown conversion rate inside the red zone.
Chicago is tied for fourth in the league with 4.2 red-zone scoring attempts per game.

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Anthony Miller argues that Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson has struggled to fix the team's persistent red-zone scoring issues this season. Despite ranking tied for fourth in the NFL with 4.2 red-zone scoring attempts per game, Chicago ranks last in the league with a 42.9 percent red-zone touchdown conversion rate following a 31-7 loss to the Green Bay Packers.

Miller highlights that the struggles persist despite a strong offensive line and a league-leading rushing attack averaging 173.2 yards per contest. The writer points to quarterback inefficiencies, receiver errors, and Johnson's aggressive play-calling as key reasons Chicago must urgently improve inside the 20-yard line.

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