In his debut as Chicago Bears head coach, Ben Johnson made a critical error during a crucial late-game situation. After scoring a touchdown, the Bears chose to kick off deep instead of opting for an onside kick or kicking the ball out of bounds. This allowed the Vikings to return the kickoff, burning the two-minute warning and significantly diminishing the Bears' comeback chances. Even Peyton Manning on the ManningCast highlighted the coaching blunder, emphasizing the importance of managing the clock in such situations. The Bears' final possession started with only nine seconds left, highlighting the costly mistake.

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