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Gardner-Johnson Slams Controversial Penalty as Bears Claim NFC North

12/30/2025

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C.J. Gardner-Johnson, a Chicago Bears defensive back, criticized a penalty that negated his interception against the San Francisco 49ers, which allowed Brock Purdy to score and contributed to a 42-38 victory for the San Francisco 49ers.
Gardner-Johnson expressed frustration on social media, labeling the call as "BS."
The Chicago Bears claimed the NFC North title after the Green Bay Packers lost to the Baltimore Ravens.
This marks Chicago's first division title since 2018 and its first playoff appearance since 2020, though the Bears have not won a playoff game since 2010.

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C.J. Gardner-Johnson, a Chicago Bears defensive back, criticized a penalty that negated his interception against the San Francisco 49ers, which allowed Brock Purdy to score and contributed to a 42-38 victory for the San Francisco 49ers.
Gardner-Johnson expressed frustration on social media, labeling the call as "BS."
The Chicago Bears claimed the NFC North title after the Green Bay Packers lost to the Baltimore Ravens.
This marks Chicago's first division title since 2018 and its first playoff appearance since 2020, though the Bears have not won a playoff game since 2010.