Following the game, Bears head coach Ben Johnson confirmed that defensive leader T.J. Edwards suffered a fractured fibula during the first half. According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, the injury will sideline Edwards for the remainder of the 2026 NFL Playoffs.

Ben Johnson said T.J. Edwards and Ozzy Trapilo will miss the remainder of the postseason after suffering injuries Saturday night against Green Bay.

The miraculous comeback and monumental moment for the franchise was cause for massive celebration at Soldier Field. As the Bears grappled with what had just happened, Odunze jumped for joy with Johnson, hilariously bringing his coach to the ground as he appeared to trip over a photographer through the chaotic scene:

Johnson was officially unveiled as the new Bears coach back in January 2025, although details of his contract were not initially made public. But we now know that Johnson has been handed a five-year deal worth $65 million, working out at $13 million per season.

The cardiac Chicago Bears lived up to their name on Saturday night. The Bears trailed the Green Bay Packers 21-3 at halftime of their wild-card contest.

Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears have slain the dragon that is the arch-rival Green Bay Packers. With their Wild Card Weekend win, here is a look at their route through the NFL playoffs moving forward,