The Chicago Bears’ playoff run came to a heartbreaking end Sunday night, as the Los Angeles Rams defeated Chicago 20–17 in overtime in the NFC Divisional Round, punching their ticket to the NFC Championship Game.

Despite a late-game heroics from rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, the Bears ultimately couldn’t overcome a poised Rams team led by Matthew Stafford, an MVP candidate who delivered when it mattered most.

While the loss ended Chicago’s season, it also capped an impressive first year for Bears head coach Ben Johnson. Still, the Rams made sure Johnson didn’t head into the offseason without a reminder of who advanced.

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Rams Mock Ben Johnson With Viral 3-Word Taunt

As soon as the game ended, the Rams’ social media team took a shot at Ben Johnson, posting a clip of the final scorecard alongside a short video and a savage caption:

“Good. Better. Rest.”

The message was a clear play on Johnson’s now-famous “Good, Better, Best” locker room chant, which has gone viral multiple times throughout the 2025–26 NFL season.

Los Angeles’ post quickly gained traction online, drawing reactions from fans across the league and adding fuel to an already emotional playoff exit for Chicago.

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Origin of Ben Johnson’s “Good, Better, Best” Chant

Johnson’s motivational chant has become a defining part of the Bears’ new identity under his leadership. The chant goes:

“Good, better, best!
Never let it rest!
Till your good gets better!
And your better gets best!
Bears on three — one, two, three, BEARS!”

The chant dates back to Johnson’s high school days at A.C. Reynolds High School in Asheville, North Carolina, where he helped lead the Rockets to a state championship in 2002.

Johnson previously explained that the chant represents unity, belief, and shared purpose, values that clearly translated to the Bears’ dramatic turnaround this season.

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Bears’ Turnaround Under Ben Johnson Still Impressive

While the Rams advanced, the loss doesn’t overshadow what Johnson accomplished in his first year as head coach.

Chicago reached the Divisional Round one year after winning just five games

The Bears pulled off a stunning 31–27 comeback win over the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card Round

Caleb Williams continued to emerge as a clutch fourth-quarter quarterback

Chicago ranked 10th in PFSN’s NFL Offense Impact Metric

Against Los Angeles, Williams nearly led another late comeback, tying the game before overtime and keeping the Bears competitive until the final snap.

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What’s Next for the Bears?

Although the season ended short of the NFC Championship, Chicago’s future looks bright. With Ben Johnson’s leadership firmly established and Caleb Williams proving he can deliver on the biggest stage, the Bears enter the offseason as one of the league’s most promising young teams.

The Rams may have had the final word Sunday night — but Chicago’s rise under Johnson is just getting started.