By Fahad Hamid,Total Apex Sports

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Well, well, well. If you thought NFL rivalries were getting soft, think again. The Detroit Lions faithful just reminded everyone why Ford Field can be one of the most hostile environments in professional football. And their target? None other than their former offensive coordinator, turned Chicago Bears head coach, Ben Johnson.

Lions Fans Deliver a Savage Welcome Back Message

Sunday’s 52-21 demolition of the Bears wasn’t just a statement win for Detroit—it was a full-blown roast session courtesy of the home crowd. As the Lions were busy turning Johnson’s Bears into Swiss cheese, the Ford Field faithful broke out a chant that would make even the most seasoned trash-talkers blush: “F**k Ben Johnson.”

Yeah, you read that right. No sugar-coating, no clever wordplay—just pure, unfiltered hostility directed at the man who helped orchestrate their offensive success just last season. The video evidence spread across social media faster than a Jared Goff touchdown pass, showing thousands of Lions supporters united in their disdain for their former coordinator.

The timing couldn’t have been more brutal. There’s Johnson, watching his new team get absolutely torched by his former employer, while tens of thousands of people who once cheered his play-calling are now questioning his life choices at maximum volume. That’s what I call a homecoming from hell.

Ben Johnson’s Nightmare Return to Motor City

Let’s be honest here—Johnson probably expected some hostility. Former coordinators don’t usually get the red carpet treatment when they return as opposing head coaches. But a 31-point beatdown accompanied by stadium-wide profanity chants? That’s next-level brutal.

The Lions offense, the same unit Johnson helped mold into a juggernaut, proceeded to put on an absolute clinic. Goff threw for 334 yards and five touchdowns with a near-perfect 156.0 quarterback rating. Amon-Ra St. Brown caught three of those touchdowns while racking up 115 receiving yards. Even the running game got in on the action, with both Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery finding the end zone.

Meanwhile, Johnson’s Bears managed just 21 points and turned the ball over multiple times. The contrast was stark, painful, and probably felt like watching your ex thrive immediately after your messy breakup—except this breakup was televised and accompanied by a crowd of 65,000 people questioning your decision-making abilities.

Jared Goff Steps Up to Defend His Former Coach

Credit where credit’s due—Lions quarterback Jared Goff showed some class in the aftermath. When asked about the chant, Goff didn’t join the pile-on. Instead, he took the high road: “I didn’t like that. He did a lot for us. I don’t know if he deserved that.”

Goff’s response highlights the complicated nature of these situations. While fans see Johnson’s departure as a betrayal, players understand the business side of the NFL. Johnson spent three seasons helping build Detroit’s offensive identity, and his fingerprints are all over the success they’re enjoying now. The man deserves some respect, even if the timing of his exit stung.

But let’s be real—expecting NFL fans to be rational about former coaches jumping to division rivals is like expecting a Bears offense to suddenly become competent. It’s theoretically possible, but don’t hold your breath.