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NFL News / EasySportz / January 9
Frozen North Showdown: Packers vs. Bears — Wild Card Preview
Chicago, Il. — Wildcard Weekend delivers a must-watch showdown Saturday night as the most storied rivalry in NFL history takes center stage. The Chicago Bears host the Green Bay Packers in a playoff matchup fifteen years in the making, with the two teams having split their regular-season series and each home side successfully defending its turf.
Caleb Williams News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 9
David Carr’s playoff prediction has Caleb Williams going OFF vs. Packers
One former quarterback, Dan Orlovsky, told ESPN this week that Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears would struggle against the Green Bay Packers and, unfortunately, bow out of the playoffs with a decisive loss tomorrow night.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / January 9
Bears-Packers Weather Forecast: What Conditions to Expect
For the third time this NFL season and for the 213th time in their illustrious histories, the Green Bay Packers (9-7-1) and Chicago Bears (11-6) are set to face off this weekend.
The 'Last QB to win a playoff game by team' quiz
Can you name the last quarterback to win a playoff game for every NFL team? Five minutes are on the clock.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 9
Kyle Brandt issues a Wiener Circle-esque challenge to Kyle Monangai
Kyle Monangai has made a habit of running like a man possessed this season. He has earned two of the most prestigious honors in all of professional sports in the process: Kyle Brandt's weekly Angry Runs Scepter.
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.
Rome Odunze News / The Forkball / January 9
Odunze’s Return Sets Stage for Bears–Packers Wild Card Clash
The Chicago Bears enter their wild-card showdown with Green Bay boosted by the expected return of Rome Odunze, who has spent the past five weeks recovering from a foot injury.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 9
Inside Ben Johnson’s schematic change that ignited Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams
The Chicago Bears may have arrived a bit ahead of schedule as the NFC North champions, set to host the Green Bay Packers in the NFL Playoffs at Soldier Field, but Caleb Williams is just scratching the surface.
Kyler Gordon News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 9
Kyler Gordon says he’s coming back against the Packers
This week’s last injury report before Saturday’s game against the Packers strongly suggested what we’d all hoped: that Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon would be back in action for the playoffs tomorrow.
Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 9
Ben Johnson, Bears flopped in Week 18, but they should feel good about Packers matchup in playoffs
The Chicago Bears suffered a devastating Week 18 loss at the hands of the Detroit Lions, 19-16. However, they now have a much greater opportunity at their hands.
NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 9
4 bold predictions for Bears-Packers Wild Card showdown
It all comes down to this. After a full NFL season that included splitting the season series with the Green Bay Packers, the Chicago Bears will face their division rival in the Wild Card round on Saturday.
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.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 9
Chicago Bears GM appears to be making move to gain 2 draft picks
For the first time since the 2020 season, the Chicago Bears enter the second weekend in January thinking about something other than the NFL draft. The NFC North champion Bears will host the Green Bay Packers in the wild-card round on Saturday night at Soldier Field.
Rome Odunze News / Athlon Sports / January 9
Bears' Rome Odunze Announces Update Before NFL Playoffs
The rivalry between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers will be renewed Saturday night. Chicago is set to host its first playoff game since 2018, and the meeting with the Packers will mark only the third time in NFL history the Bears and Green Bay have faced each other in the postseason.
Austin Booker News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 9
Bears' defenders have the perfect response to Packers' grudge against Austin Booker
The Bears and Packers have always shared one of the league's most heated rivalries, but it has seemingly gotten an adrenaline shot with the Bears' recent ascension.
NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 9
1 mistake Bears simply must avoid in Wild Card showdown vs. Packers
The wild, dramatic finishes are great, but wouldn't it be nice for a change for the Chicago Bears to play from ahead? One of the keys to Saturday night's Wild Card playoff showdown vs.
Montez Sweat News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 8
Montez Sweat and Bears edge rushers could benefit from Packers injury
NFL injury designations probably should be altered by next year to clear up confusion. They need to go back to the good old days before 2016. Back then, there not only was questionable, doubtful, and out, but also probable for players who were hurt but had a better than 50-50 chance to play.
D.J. Moore News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 8
Even Green Bay fans can't begrudge DJ Moore his 'grate' moment
It wasn't DJ Moore's idea. He just went with it after years of losing. Even people in Wisconsin can't begrudge DJ Moore his moment in the spotlight, when he made the cheese grater hats famous.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 8
Bears' forgotten rookie provides a positive status update
Many were excited about Zah Frazier's potential when the Bears selected him in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The UTSA cover man was long, fast, and coming off a season in which he nabbed six interceptions and earned First-Team All-AAC honors.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 8
The Chicago Bears finished 2025 with one of the NFL’s best RB duos
Few things about the Chicago Bears have been as night and day in 2025 compared to last year as the run game under Ben Johnson. D’Andre Swift, who routinely struggled last season and early in this one to get the most out of his carries, just put up his best professional season, rushing for a career-high 1,087 yards and nine touchdowns.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / January 8
Bears get encouraging update on promising rookie defender that can play a big role for this team next season
The Chicago Bears have received significant impacts from the rookie class over the second-half of the season and it's no secret that played a role in the team's 11-6 record and eventual playoff game coming up this weekend.
The 'Single-season passing leaders by team' quiz
How many of the QBs with the most passing yards in a season for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
Kevin Warren News / ChiCitySports / January 8
Chicago Bears are ‘progressing’ with ‘speed’ to Northwest Indiana site, per Governor
In December, Chicago Bears CEO/President Kevin Warren opened the possibility of the team building a new stadium in Northwest Indiana. The Bears have been in a fight with local and state officials about building in Arlington Heights or Chicago for the past few years.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 8
Jordan Love layoff least of Packers' concerns versus Bears
The Packers are the second team in as many years to enter the playoffs on a four-game losing streak, joining the Pittsburgh Steelers.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 8
Packers DC Jeff Hafley addresses rumors about his future with a jab at Bears
Bears HC Ben Johnson has taken several shots at Packers HC Matt LaFleur since he took the job. And even though the Packers head coach has taken the high road, his top assistant won't take the same approach.
Ben Johnson News / Yardbarker / January 7
Ben Johnson doesn't want Bears to lean on this for playoff game vs. Packers
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams tallied six comeback wins after trailing in the fourth quarter of games from Week 1 through Week 16 of the 2025 regular season.
Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / January 6
Bears Designate CB Kyler Gordon, LT Braxton Jones For Return
The Bears could have a pair of reinforcements in time for their playoff opener. Cornerback Kyler Gordon and left tackle Braxton Jones have been designated for return from injured reserve, per a team announcement.
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