The Chicago Bears narrowly lost to the Green Bay Packers 20-19, marking their 11th consecutive defeat in this rivalry. A blocked field goal attempt by Cairo Santos at the end of the game sealed their fate. Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams showcased improvement, completing 74.1% of his passes and rushing for a career-high 70 yards.
Despite the loss, the Bears demonstrated offensive growth under new offensive coordinator Thomas Brown, outgaining the Packers in total yards. The Bears' defense made crucial stops, including an interception by Terell Smith and a fourth-down stop against Jordan Love.
While the Bears fell to 4-6, they provided their fans with hope for the future, particularly in Williams' development. The Packers improved to 7-3, maintaining their playoff aspirations.