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Caleb Williams led the Chicago Bears to a 31-27 NFC Wild Card upset of the Green Bay Packers, throwing for 361 yards and two touchdowns with a fourth-quarter surge, while Aidan Hutchinson praised his growth in Ben Johnson’s high‑level offense; Williams also delivered a key fourth‑down, back-foot throw to Rome Odunze and now faces the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Round.
Lamont Jones, longtime Rockford Park District GM who expanded youth flag football, was surprised by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell with two tickets to Super Bowl LX before the Bears' playoff win over the Packers; Goodell praised his community work, including launching girls flag football leagues in Rockford and helping Illinois sanction the sport, while four Rockford-area flag teams performed at halftime at Soldier Field.
The Chicago Bears announced several roster moves: placing linebacker T.J. Edwards and offensive lineman Ozzy Trapilo on Reserve/Injured, activating left tackle Braxton Jones from Reserve/Injured/Designated for Return, signing linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin to the active roster, and adding linebacker Nephi Sewell to the practice squad.
The Chicago Bears will host the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Round at Soldier Field after advancing past the Packers. Head coach Ben Johnson bluntly praised the Rams as “damn good.” Cold weather and a loud home crowd could sway the matchup in Chicago’s favor, especially given Matthew Stafford’s struggles in outdoor cold games. LA counters with a high-powered offense and a sturdy run defense, while Chicago relies on a strong offensive line and solid production to pull off an upset in the frigid conditions.
The Chicago Bears mailed a survey to season-ticket holders to gauge interest and how much fans would pay for various seats at a potential enclosed stadium and mixed‑use district in Northwest Indiana, as part of evaluating options beyond Soldier Field. The poll accompanies visits to possible sites near Hammond and Arlington Heights, with results intended to inform feasibility and fan experience amid Illinois’ reluctance on public funding.
Eric Edholm's latest NFL Power Rankings after Wild Card Weekend show the Bills, Bears and 49ers among the notable risers heading into the Divisional Round, with Seattle still atop the list and QB/defense dynamics shaping the next round.
Brandon Martinez, a 38-year-old Chicago union worker from the Southwest Side, became a national sensation dubbed 'Cheese Grater Guy' after shredding cheese on camera during the Bears’ 31-27 comeback win over the Packers, fueling Chicago fandom as the team advances to the divisional round.
Green Bay’s season ended in a wild-card meltdown against Chicago, built on 18 pivotal plays: a re-done 55-yard field goal that drifted wide left, back-to-back Jordan Love grounding penalties, a costly punt return, a go-ahead D.J. Moore TD after a misplayed screen by Carrington Valentine, a missed extra point and later near-miss field goals, and a final incompletion as time expired. Caleb Williams sparked Chicago’s rally, leading to a 31-27 go-ahead score with 1:43 left, while Packers’ late-game miscues (timeout, substitution issue, a costly drop by Jayden Reed) sealed the defeat.
Green Bay is reportedly set to extend head coach Matt LaFleur after a disappointing wild-card loss to the Chicago Bears. ESPN says Packers president Ed Policy is weighing the extension; LaFleur, 76-40-1 in seven seasons with a 3-6 playoff record, finishes the year 9-7-1. Jordan Love has backed keeping LaFleur, while external coaching chatter and GM Brian Gutekunst’s one-year status add to the off-season backdrop.
Green Bay wide receiver Christian Watson caught a 22-yard pass from Jordan Love but fumbled on a hurdle attempt inside the Bears' 5-yard line, with Romeo Doubs recovering to end the Packers' drive.
Trailing 21-3 at halftime, the Chicago Bears staged a historic comeback, scoring 25 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to beat the Green Bay Packers 31-27 and advance in the playoffs. Caleb Williams capped the rally with a late six-play, 66-yard drive ending in a DJ Moore TD; rookie Colston Loveland added 8 catches for 137 yards, becoming the first rookie tight end with 8+ receptions and 100+ yards in a playoff game, while D'Andre Swift contributed 92 scrimmage yards and a late TD. Williams finished 24-for-48 for 361 yards, securing his seventh fourth-quarter comeback of 2025 and a standout playoff debut.
The Green Bay Packers blew a late lead and lost 31-27 to the Chicago Bears in an NFC wild-card game, finishing the season with a five-game losing streak. Coach Matt LaFleur said the team lost its composure and failed to execute basics in the second half, with the offense stalling, the defense allowing big fourth-quarter yards, and special-teams miscues contributing to the collapse—raising questions about his future amid the Packers’ recurring playoff meltdowns.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze will play in the Wild Card game against the Green Bay Packers after missing five weeks due to a foot injury.
The Chicago Bears are painting Soldier Field in preparation for their upcoming wild card playoff game against the Packers.
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur provided updates on key players ahead of their playoff rematch against the Chicago Bears, emphasizing a focus on the future and highlighting player health and readiness, including the return of Zach Tom and the potential impact of playoff experience.