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Packers LB Fires Back at WR: "He Quit Today"
12 Oct
Summary
- Zaire Franklin accused Luther Burden III of quitting during the game.
- Burden had previously stated the Bears wanted to make the Packers quit.
- Green Bay's defense forced five turnovers in the dominant win.
Green Bay secured a commanding 31-7 victory over the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field. Following the game, Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin directly addressed comments made by Bears receiver Luther Burden III earlier in the week. Burden had expressed the Bears' desire to "make them quit," a sentiment Franklin stated was untrue as he accused Burden of quitting himself.
Franklin further criticized Burden's performance, noting his limited statistics in the matchup. The Packers' defense was instrumental in the win, forcing five turnovers, including three interceptions and two fumble recoveries, while also recording four sacks. This performance avenged recent losses for Green Bay, as Chicago had won the previous two meetings, including a playoff game.
Both teams now hold a 3-2 record. The Bears are scheduled to play the Atlanta Falcons next, while the Packers will host the Dallas Cowboys. The victory also came after a profane postgame remark from Bears' head coach Ben Johnson following their prior playoff win against Green Bay.
