The Chicago Bears have advanced to the divisional round for the first time since 2011, eliminating their NFC North rivals with a thrilling second-half comeback.
The Packers held a 21-3 lead at halftime thanks to some dominant offense from Jordan Love and a plethora of failed fourth downs by Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams and company. In fact, Green Bay scored touchdowns on its first three possessions of the game.
The Bears kept battling though, pulling to within a score after a D’Andre Swift touchdown with just over 10 minutes to play.
After a Brandon McManus missed field goal, the Bears marched down the field and Williams connected with DJ Moore for a 25-yard touchdown with 1:43 to play. On the final play of the game, after a bobbled snap, Love heaved a ball into the end zone but it fell incomplete, sealing Green Bay’s fate.
Love finished 24-of-46 for 323 yards with four touchdowns while Caleb Williams went 24-of-48 for 361 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. Romeo Doubs had a monster game, catching eight passes for 124 yards with a touchdown and so did Colston Loveland, totaling eight receptions for 137 yards.