The game between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers on Sunday holds significant historical value.
Not only are both teams fighting for a win to keep their season alive, but there is much more at stake.
The winner of this game will claim the title for most wins for an NFL franchise.
The Packers and the Bears are two of the NFL’s most storied franchises, each with its own unique and rich team history.
A Historic Rivalry
From a historical lens, the Packers have been the more dominant team as of late, and even won the first two Super Bowls.
Since those first two Super Bowls, the Packers have added titles in 1996 and 2010.
Although the Packers have been the better of the two teams at winning the NFC North (12 championships to the Bears’ four), the Bears had their share of winning seasons throughout the years as well.
Before Aaron Rodgers joined the Packers, the Bears had a healthy lead on them in terms of overall wins.
However, in their 28 meetings with Rodgers at quarterback, the Packers are 23-5.
When looking ahead to Sunday’s matchup, it will be a battle of the ages.
Rodgers is 39 years old and is playing in his 17th NFL season.
The Bears, however, are rolling out former Ohio State product Justin Fields as their starter on Sunday.
Who will reign in this matchup?
Will it be the old-school, pocket presence of Rodgers?
Or will it be a new age, run-and-gun style quarterback of Fields?
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