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Packers vs. Bears: Playoff Showdown for NFC North Rivalry
7 Jan
Summary
- Packers and Bears clash in a 2026 Wild Card playoff game.
- Caleb Williams leads Bears offense with 3,942 passing yards.
- Jordan Love returns from concussion for Packers' offense.
The seventh-seeded Green Bay Packers are set to face their longtime rivals, the second-seeded Chicago Bears, in a crucial 2026 Wild Card playoff matchup this Saturday. A victory for either team will secure a spot in the divisional round, with the winner advancing to play the top-seeded Seattle Seahawks. The Packers enter the contest with a 9-7-1 record and a 4-4-1 road performance, having lost their last four games. Conversely, the Bears hold an 11-6 record, including a strong 6-2 home record, despite two recent losses.
Leading the Bears' offense is second-year quarterback Caleb Williams, who has thrown for 3,942 yards and 27 touchdowns this season. He also contributes on the ground with 388 rushing yards and three touchdowns. The running game is bolstered by D'Andre Swift, who has accumulated 1,087 rushing yards and nine touchdowns. On the Packers' side, veteran quarterback Jordan Love returns from a concussion, having completed 66.3% of his passes for 3,381 yards and 23 touchdowns. His rushing efforts have added 199 yards and two explosive plays. Josh Jacobs spearheads the Packers' ground attack with 929 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns.
Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET from Soldier Field. The Packers hold a historical advantage in the all-time series, leading 109-97-6, and have won 12 of their last 14 meetings. Sports betting lines show the Packers as 1.5-point favorites, with an over/under set at 45.5 total points. SportsLine's projection model anticipates the game going over the total, predicting 47 combined points and favoring one side of the spread in over 50% of simulations.
