Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers - Wild Card, 2025
- Date: January 10, 2026
- Location: Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
- Final Score:Chicago Bears: 31Green Bay Packers: 27
- Key Notes:Caleb Williams, in his postseason debut, set a franchise playoff record with 361 passing yards, overcoming two early interceptions to lead a massive rally.The Bears trailed 21–3 at halftime, but the defense adjusted brilliantly, forcing four consecutive punts to start the second half and holding the Packers to just 6 points after the break.The game-winning score came with 1:43 remaining on a 25-yard touchdown strike from Williams to DJ Moore, capping a 6-play, 66-yard drive.Tight end Colston Loveland had a breakout performance, hauling in 8 catches for 137 yards and a crucial two-point conversion in the fourth quarter.
- Historical Context: This victory represents the largest comeback in Bears playoff history (18 points) and snapped a 15-year drought without a postseason win. By defeating their arch-rivals to advance, the 2025 squad solidified this game as the "official arrival" of the Caleb Williams era, ending the season for a Packers team that had dominated the rivalry for over a decade.
This entry is part of the Chicago Bears historical archive.
See Also:
Chicago Bears Vs. Green Bay Packers – All Time Results
All Chicago Bears Starting Quarterbacks