Key Takeaways
- The Celebration: After holding the Packers to 10 points, the entire starting Bears defense flopped onto the turf to make snow angels.
- The Ringleader: Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson was seen signaling the group to “get down” as the final whistle blew.
- The Visual: The overhead drone shot captures 11 grown men acting like children in the blizzard.
CHICAGO — They spent 60 minutes burying the Packers offense. Then, they decided to play in the snow.
In a moment that perfectly encapsulates the new energy in Chicago, the Bears defense celebrated their Wild Card victory not with handshakes, but with a playground classic. The latest viral clip from the NFL shows the “Monsters of the Midway” showing their softer side.
“Let It Snow”
As Caleb Williams kneeled out the final seconds, the stadium DJ queued up the holiday classic “Let It Snow.” Jaylon Johnson, who had locked down the right side of the field all night, immediately dropped to his back in the end zone.
Within seconds, he was joined by Montez Sweat, T.J. Edwards, and Jaquan Brisker. Even defensive tackle Gervon Dexter all 312 pounds of him joined the party, flapping his arms in the fresh powder.
Montez Sweat (via Instagram Live): “We work hard, we play hard. I haven’t done a snow angel since I was six. Best feeling ever.”
From Assassins to Kids
The contrast is what makes the video so shareable. Just moments earlier, this same group was terrorizing Jordan Love, racking up six sacks and three turnovers.
The Stat Line Before the Angels:
- Yards Allowed: 189 (Season Low)
- 3rd Down Conversions: 2-for-13
- Points Allowed: 10
They earned the right to act a little goofy. The defense has been the backbone of this team all season, and seeing them loose and laughing suggests the pressure of the playoffs isn’t weighing them down.
Social Media Reaction
The screenshot of the 11 defenders in the snow is already being turned into wallpapers by fans.
- @BearsNation: “Hang this in the Art Institute. Pure joy.”
- @PackersFan: “I want to be mad, but they earned it. We got beat by a bunch of kids having fun.”
What’s Next
The fun is over for now. The team reports back to Halas Hall tomorrow to prepare for the Divisional Round. But for one night, Soldier Field was the happiest place on earth.
