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Tense Postgame Handshake Between Matt LaFleur, Ben Johnson Turns Heads - Newsweek (opens in a new tab)
newsweek.com · 2026-10-11
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Tense Postgame Handshake Between Matt LaFleur, Ben Johnson Turns Heads - Newsweek
newsweek.com · 2026-10-11
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Claim 1 of 6Not checkedThere’s no denying the bad blood between Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 2 of 6Not checkedAfter Sunday’s game ended with a 31-7 Packers win, the two coaches shared a brief handshake in which LaFleur quickly left, leaving Johnson looking awkwardly at the camera.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 3 of 6Not checkedThe tension began shortly after Johnson was hired over a year ago, when he said at his introductory press conference, “I kind of enjoyed beating Matt LaFleur twice a year.”View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 4 of 6Not checkedDuring the playoffs earlier this year, Johnson gave LaFleur a cold, quick handshake after the Bears eliminated the Packers from the postseason.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 5 of 6Not checkedFans reacted strongly on social media to the tense postgame moment.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 6 of 6Not checkedThe Bears and Packers will meet again in Week 16 on Christmas Day, giving Johnson and the Bears a chance at revenge.View evidenceHide evidence
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