The Green Bay Packers' winning streak against the Chicago Bears ended with a disappointing 24-22 loss at Lambeau Field, marking the end of their dominance over their historic rivals. Following an elbow injury to starting quarterback Jordan Love, Malik Willis took over but couldn't prevent the Bears from clinching the victory with a last-second field goal.
Ball security proved to be a major issue for the Packers, with key turnovers handing the Bears critical scoring opportunities. Receiver Jordan Reed's fumble and Willis’s subsequent misstep under pressure stalled drives and disrupted the Packers' game plan.
Defensively, Green Bay’s pass rush was ineffective against Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, who was able to escape pressure and connect on crucial passes. The Packers missed opportunities to capitalize on favorable matchups, allowing Chicago to dictate the pace of the game.
Special teams also played a pivotal role, with the Bears executing a deceptive 94-yard punt return touchdown, catching Green Bay’s coverage team off-guard. Despite a late forced fumble by Carrington Valentine, which led to a go-ahead field goal from kicker Brandon McManus, a critical timeout by coach Matt LaFleur allowed Chicago to regroup and ultimately secure the win.
Looking ahead, the Packers are set to face the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Wild Card game, a rematch from earlier this season. With players like Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts posing significant challenges, Green Bay must tighten its defense and improve offensive consistency to survive in the playoffs.
