{"id":47097,"date":"2026-01-11T22:21:02","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T22:21:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=47097"},"modified":"2026-01-11T22:21:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T22:21:02","slug":"the-ben-johnson-matt-lafleur-postgame-handshake-from-this-angle-is-even-better-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=47097","title":{"rendered":"The Ben Johnson-Matt LaFleur Postgame Handshake From This Angle Is Even Better [VIDEO]"},"content":{"rendered":"

Another epic camera angle has surfaced of Saturday\u2019s postgame handshake between Ben Johnson and Matt LaFleur<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ben Johnson\u2019s Chicago Bears<\/a> pulled off a thrilling comeback win against Matt LaFleur<\/a>\u2019s Green Bay Packers in Saturday\u2019s Wild Card Round showdown at Soldier Field. Chicago trailed 21-3 at halftime, but pulled off more late-game magic to win 31-27.<\/p>\n

The Bears outscored Green Bay 28-6 in the final 30 minutes to win the franchise\u2019s first playoff game in 15 years. In case you missed it, here was the short and not-so-sweet postgame handshake between Johnson and LaFleur:<\/p>\n

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Quick handshake between Ben Johnson and Matt LaFleur \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n

(\ud83d\udcfa Prime) pic.twitter.com\/qYSKlSG5bK<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 11, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

And for entertainment sake, here is another side angle of the handshake between Matt LaFleur and Ben Johnson:<\/p>\n

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The Ben Johnson\/Matt LaFleur handshake from this angle is even better: https:\/\/t.co\/sydThdOuVx<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/JphDeZB14g<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) January 11, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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You may recall that during his Bears\u2019 introductory press conference, Johnson said he liked beating LaFleur twice a year<\/a>. With Chicago winning the 2025 rubber match on the playoff stage, Johnson certainly backed up his words in style.<\/p>\n

The Bears will host the Philadelphia Eagles<\/a> or Los Angeles Rams<\/a> in the Divisional Round next week.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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