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Bears come back from 15 down in 4th to stun Packers in wild card

CHICAGO -- Caleb Williams hit DJ Moore with a 25-yard touchdown pass with 1:43 left in the fourth quarter as the Chicago Bears overcame a 15-point, fourth-quarter deficit for an improbable 31-27 victory over the visiting Green Bay Packers in an NFC wild-card game between NFC North division rivals Saturday night.

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Bears “Stock Down” Wildcard Round: The coaching staff and defense almost blow it

A win is a win, and the Chicago Bears earned every bit of their incredible 31-27 comeback over the Green Bay Packers. But for the first 30 minutes, it didn’t look like there was a snowball’s chance in hell of that happening.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 11

Bears make history with unbelievable comeback victory over Packers

They called them a team of destiny, and after their miraculous Wild Card win over the Green Bay Packers, it feels like the perfect descriptor. The 2025 Chicago Bears are a team of destiny, and no one in the playoffs should feel confident about facing them.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 11

The Cardiac Bears make history in their incredible Wild Card win over Green Bay

It was a tale of two halves for the Bears. They were down 21-3 at halftime and looked completely lethargic at virtually every turn. It was as disastrous a first-half performance as imaginable.

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 11

Bears “Stock Up” Wildcard Round: Caleb Williams and Colston Loveland have fully arrived

What in the hell did we just watch? Did they really just do it again? Is this real? Because it sure looks like they just pulled off the heist of the season,

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

NFL News / Bleacher Report / January 10

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NFL News / Yardbarker / January 11

Bears-Packers takeaways: Chicago pulls off another miracle comeback

The Chicago Bears do not make it easy on themselves, but they are money when the chips are down and the game is on the line.

Bears commit huge blunder after Packers fumble in their own territory

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Chicago Bears News / 5 GOATs / January 11

Chicago Bears DB Chauncey Gardner-Johnson tweets mid-game during comeback attempt

Chicago Bears defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson is following along with his team’s playoff game against the Green Bay Packers like many fans. On Twitter.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 10

Bears commit huge blunder after Packers fumble in their own territory

The Chicago Bears wasted a golden opportunity to get back in Saturday’s Wild Card clash against the Green Bay Packers. The Bears, down 21-6 late in the third quarter, were desperate for a big play to reenergize the crowd at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Ben Johnson News / Larry Brown Sports / January 10

Bears coach Ben Johnson gets roasted for bizarre decision vs. Packers

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson may have been a little too confident in his team’s offense Saturday against the Green Bay Packers. The Bears trailed the Packers 14-3 with just over five minutes left in the first half of their Wild Card clash at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill.

Caleb Williams News / 5 GOATs / January 11

Caleb Williams injury update: Bears QB shaken up after turning ankle

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was shaken up after some inadvertent contact on a third-down play early in the third quarter of a Wild Card round playoff game against the Green Bay Packers.

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Chicago Bears News / 5 GOATs / January 10

TJ Edwards injury update: Bears LB placed in air cast after suffering gruesome injury

The Chicago Bears have suffered a significant injury in Saturday night’s Wild Card playoff game against the Green Bay Packers. Linebacker TJ Edwards had to be put into an air cast and carted off the field.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 10

Bryce Young's performance should give Panthers optimism despite playoff loss

While the Panthers have to deal with the frustration of their season ending with a tough playoff loss, they have to come out of the game with a renewed sense of optimism about where the organization is going.

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Kyler Gordon News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 10

Bears give official go-ahead to Kyler Gordon's return from IR

Kyler Gordon's status for Saturday night's playoff game has been verified by the Bears, as he has been removed from injured reserve to play against the Packers.

Kevin Byard News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 10

Kevin Byard's All-Pro honor underscores awkward Bears situation

It's hard to believe two year ago the Philadelphia Eagle decided they didn't want Kevin Byard back after trading for him at midseason in 2023. In two seasons with the Bears, Byard has played like someone in his mid-20s and not a safety in his 30s.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 10

Chicago Bears’ wild-card broadcast threatened because of weather

The weather could play a major role in the wild-card round this year, and might delay Chicago Bears fans from being able to watch their team begin play in its first postseason game since the 2020 season.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 10

3 Chicago Bears earn All-Pro honors for 2025

On Saturday night, the Chicago Bears will host the Green Bay Packers in the wild-card round, the Bears’ first appearance in the postseason since the 2020 season.

Chicago Bears News / Ball Exclusives / January 10

Do the Bears have what it takes to go on a deep playoff run?

The Chicago Bears are hosting their bitter rivals the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the NFL playoffs. It’s the first time the Bears have made the playoffs since the 2020 season and first time winning the NFC North since 2018.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / January 10

Three Bears earn 2025 AP All-Pro honors, including one long-overdue correction after a surprising Pro Bowl snub

The Chicago Bears had a season to remember after posting an 11-6 record during the regular season, and that season will continue later today when the Bears host the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the NFC Playoffs.

Darnell Wright News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 10

The cost to keep Darnell Wright just went way up for Bears

The Chicago Bears and their fans may be laser-focused on tonight's Wild Card game against the Green Bay Packers, and for good reason. The entire season is on the line against their archrival, and some analysts are giving the Bears no chance against the Packers.