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Bears’ Ben Johnson gives Drake Maye his flowers after electric TNF showdown

ClutchPoints·Oct 23, 2026 · 2:03 AM CT
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After Chicago's 30-24 Thursday night win, Bears coach Ben Johnson praised Drake Maye despite the Patriots quarterback's costly end-zone interception. 'He's an outstanding player,' Johnson said, adding that Maye is very hard to bottle up and finds gaps to run through when nothing is open downfield.

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