After the Chicago Bears’ 26-14 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, coach Ben Johnson made a decisive choice for the game ball by honoring his team’s defensive coordinator, Dennis Allen who once led the Saints.

Allen faced his former team with grit and determination, as his defense managed to secure four turnovers while limiting the Saints to only 16 first downs and 253 total yards, with a mere 30% success rate on third downs.

In the locker room after the match, Allen delivered an impassioned speech to his players:

“Sometimes, the good lord has a plan for you that you don’t know about. Sometimes, you aren’t good enough for someplace else. That’s fine. I love being here. I love being with this group of guys. You all work tirelessly, but four wins aren’t enough! Let’s move on to the next one!”

This fiery address reflects his fierce commitment to the team and his hopes for a successful season as they push for a strong position in the NFC North, currently standing with a record of 4-2 after this win.

As for the Saints’ struggles, they now find themselves at 1-6, facing significant challenges, particularly on offense, managing to score under 20 points in five of their games this season.