Chicago Bears receive veiled threat from Packers running back

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Jordan Sigler | Last updated Jan 7, 2026 9:32 PM ET

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams should be on high alert for Saturday night’s game against the Green Bay Packers in the wild-card round.

Things got chippy the last time the Bears played the Packers. Chicago won the game 22-16 in overtime, but that came after Green Bay quarterback Joran Love exited the contest in the first half with a concussion.

Defensive end Austin Booker was fined twice for his two hits on Love during the game. The hit that caused the concussion came when Love lowered his helmet to absorb a blow from Booker.

Love hasn’t played since the Week 16 contest, but he’s expected to lead Green Bay on Saturday night.

The Chicago Bears need to be on high alert

Nov 16, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) warms up before a game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Per Matt Schneidman of The Athletic, Packers running back Josh Jacobs sent a veiled threat to the Bears, and ostensibly, Williams. He suggested Green Bay wouldn’t play “dirty” during the rematch, but claimed the team hadn’t forgotten about Booker’s hit and plan to respond at Soldier Field this weekend.

“I know a lot of guys took that hit that he took a little personal,” Jacobs said. “So I’m not saying we gon’ go out there and play dirty or nothing like that, but we definitely gonna defend our brother.”

Josh Jacobs on Jordan Love's Week 16 concussion in Chicago:

"I know a lot of guys took that hit that he took a little personal. So I'm not saying we gon' go out there and play dirty or nothing like that, but we definitely gonna defend our brother."

— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) January 7, 2026

After Jacobs’ comments, the Bears offensive line needs to be ready for some shenanigan from Green Bay. Williams might need to take extra precautions if defenders are closing on him.

The Bears weren’t the only team trading blows in Week 16. Green Bay defensive back Keisean Nixon took a cheap shot at wide receiver DJ Moore. Nixon wasn’t fined or penalized for the hit.

It’s Packers-Bears. Fireworks are always expected for the rivalry game. With the game coming in the postseason, some extra activity should be expected on the field.

Chicago needs to be smart to not take the Packers bait. Personal foul penalties are too costly. At the same time, the Bears need to protect their quarterback.

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