With just one week left in the regular season, there is growing steam that Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has interest in the Chicago Bears head coaching job. On Tuesday morning, NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero provided the latest intel on Johnson's head coaching prospects and noted that the Bears seem to be at the front of the line.

The rumors connecting Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to the Chicago Bears' head coaching vacancy continue to get warmer as the regular season nears an end for Chicago. Johnson, who has been an overwhelming favorite for the Chicago job from oddsmakers,

Both offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn have garnered head coaching interest in the past, and that interest is expected to reach a fever pitch this offseason with both having success and playing a critical role in Detroit's 13-2 start.