The Packers beat the Bears in Week 5 action, 31-7, causing fans to hone in on Ben Johnson and Matt LaFleur's post game handshake. The game came with trouble for as a Packers defensive lineman was carted off and LaFleur's team ran up the score in Wisconsin.
Green Bay led 14-7 at halftime and took control in the second half. LaFleur's team went for a two-point conversion up 29-7. His QB Jordan Love was later directed to throw a bomb with the game well in hand.
FOX broadcaster Greg Olsen and NFL fans began noticing that LaFleur had no mercy for his fiery counterpart Johnson, sharing their thoughts on his decision to keep running up the score on a day when the late, legendary Bears coach Mike Ditka was honored.
“Ben Johnson pointing out the obvious, Matt LaFleur took that personally,” one fan said in response.
“Agree with Olsen…LaFleur's gonna keep his foot on the gas,” another said as the Packers ran up the score.
Johnson infamously said he “kind of enjoyed beating Matt LaFleur twice a year” from his time as Detroit Lions offensive coordinator. He won't able to accomplish that feat this year unless it happens in the playoffs.
“Ben Johnson woke up LaFleur, he should have kept his mouth shut,” another fan said. “LaFleur is going to run up the score any time he can now, especially when it's against Johnson and Duh Bears.”
“Shoulda ran up the score more on them bums!” another added.
The Packers will welcome the Dallas Cowboys to Lambeau in Week 6 before heading to Detroit to face the Lions. Week 5's blowout of Johnson and the Bears won't soon be forgotten, and for more reasons than one.