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Green Bay Packers-Chicago Bears: 3 Key Players That Will Determine Who Advances

The Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears are preparing to face off in the Wild Card Round of the NFL Playoffs on Saturday night. Here are three key players who will determine which team will emerge from Soldier Field victorious.

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Nahshon Wright joins Caleb Williams with Pro Football Focus honor

The Chicago Bears defense has taken its share of lumps this season, especially during their 2-3 finish to the 2025-26 campaign. But one of the Bears’ most important offseason additions this past year managed to put up one of the league’s best defensive plays, according to Pro Football Focus.

Colston Loveland News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 6

How does Colston Loveland's rookie season compare to other top TEs?

It's important to stay patient when it comes to players transitioning from college football to the NFL, and that's especially been the case with the tight end position.

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The 'Most sacks in an NFL season' quiz

The NFL officially started recording sack totals during the 1982 season, and since then a player has totaled 18 or more sacks in a season on 31 occasions. How many of the 31 can you name in five minutes?

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The 'Last debut starter to win by NFL team' quiz

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NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 6

Bears legend puts Packers on blast ahead of Wild Card matchup

Despite a rivalry that stretches back over 100 years, the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers have met in the playoffs just twice so far. In 1941, the Bears beat the Packers 33-14 in the divisional round, and in 2011, the Packers beat the Bears 21-14.

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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.

Ben Johnson News / A to Z Sports / January 6

Ben Johnson just sent a strong warning to teams looking to knock off the Chicago Bears in the NFC playoffs

The Chicago Bears might be riding a two-game losing streak going into the first round of the NFC playoffs, but this is still a proven team that won 11 games this season and secured home field advantage for at least the first two rounds as the No.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 6

Bears’ Caleb Williams declares he’s built for playoff pressure. Does Ben Johnson think he’s ready?

The conclusion of the regular season brought a moment of intense reflection for the Chicago Bears leadership following a narrow 19–16 loss to the Detroit Lions.

Caleb Williams News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 6

Bears can use some of Caleb Williams' big moments early in playoff game

Caleb Williams has been described by Bears coach Ben Johnson as "built for big moments." It’s definitely not a description Williams backs down from heading into Saturday night’s playoff game against Green Bay, even if he hasn’t really played a lot of successful or high-level postseason football since high school.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 6

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams sent Rome Odunze request for playoffs

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams believes wide receiver Rome Odunze will be available for Saturday night’s wild-card game against the Green Bay Packers, telling reporters on Tuesday that it will be “great” to have him back on the field.

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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.

NFL News / ChiCitySports / January 6

Bears reveal huge announcement before facing Packers in playoffs

The Chicago Bears are preparing to face the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs this Saturday, marking the third time they will see their hated NFC North rivals in just over a month.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 6

Bears announce 2 roster moves ahead of postseason

The Chicago Bears clinched the NFC North in a historically rare fashion, becoming only the fourth team since 1970 to win a division with a losing record in divisional play.