2:46 pm CT
Heath’s catch sets up Wilson’s TD run, Packers trail, 21-19
Emmett Prosser
A holding penalty and a sack puts Willis and the Packers in a 3rd and 21. Willis throws a deep jump ball near the right sideline and Malik Heath comes up with the grab at its highest point for a 41-yard catch and a first down. Wilson then finds open space and gallops 21-yards for a touchdown, but the two-point try fails when the ball slips out of Willis’ hand. The Bears lead, 21-19
2:41 pm CT
Packers get needed stop
Emmett Prosser
The Packers get a needed three-and-out and get great field position after a 36-yard punt from the 15 with 6:06 left.
2:35 pm CT
Sack stalls Willis, Packers
Emmett Prosser
The Packers begin at the 17 and Willis finds Reed for 17 yards and a first down. However, Two plays later hes sacked for a six-yard loss setting up a 3rd and 10. Willis hits Kraft three yards short of the first down at the Packers’ 41 and Whelan punts. The Bears take over at the 34 with 7:34 to play.
2:28 pm CT
Caleb Williams, D.J. Moore connect for 32-yard touchdown to put Bears up, 21-13
Emmett Prosser
Williams converts a pair of third-and-5 snaps to receiver D.J. Moore for first downs, the second coming at Green Bay’s 36. On second-and-6 from the 32, Moore catches a short pass near the sideline and breaks a couple of tackles to go in for the touchdown.
The Bears go for a two-point conversion to try to go up nine points, but the reverse to Keenan Allen fails. However, a defensive holding penalty gives the Bears a second chance. This time, they opt to kick the extra point, making it 21-13 with 10:02 to go.
2:19 pm CT
Packers opt not to try field goal, fail on fourth down
Emmett Prosser
Taking advantage of increased playing time with the Packers resting Josh Jacobs, Chris Brooks gets three of the first four tocuhes on the series and he breaks the third carry for 23 yards and a first down at the Bears’ 44.
After three plays gain seven yards, instead of trying a 55-yard field goal in frigid weather, the Packers try a jet sweep to Jayden Reed on fourth down and don’t come close to making it. The Bears take over at their own 39.
2:10 pm CT
Packers stop Bears after turnover
Emmett Prosser
After a first down, a holding call puts the Bears in a 1st and 20 from the 47 and they gain 10 yards on three plays. They opt to punt and the Packers take over at their own 16 with
2:01 pm CT
Bears get turnover after Malik Willis’ fumble during sack
Emmett Prosser
An eight-yard run by Wilson gives the Packers a first down at the Bears’ 32. But on the next play, a crushing hit by Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards on Malik Willisk dislodges the ball and Chicago’s Teven Jenkins recovers at the Packers’ 46-yard line.
1:55 pm CT
Xavier McKinney gets eighth interception
Emmett Prosser
A 13-yard pass on third-and-4 gives the Bears a first down at the Bears 49. On third-and-8, Caleb Williams breaks a couple of tackles after keeping it himself but comes up five yards short. On fourth-and-5, Williams hits Roschon Johnson for the first down at the Packers 40.
On the next snap, Keenan Allen throws a ball downfield on a trick play for D’Andre Swift and it’s picked off by Packers safety Xavier McKinney. He returns the ball 17 yards before fumbling, but Edgerrin Cooper recovers the ball at the Packers’ 44. It’s McKinney’s eighth interception of the season.
1:33 pm CT
Bears lead despite producing little on offense
Emmett Prosser
The Bears lead despite just 57 total yards on offense in the first half. The Packers have 222 yards, and have 13 first downs to the Bears’ four.
1:31 pm CT
Bears lead Packers, 14-13, at halftime
Emmett Prosser
A third-and-7 throw from Caleb Williams to Keenan Allen gives the Bears a fresh set of downs at the Packers’ 48-yard line. However, a false start and an incomplete pass sets up a third-and-11 with 42 seconds left. Williams overthrows his receiver on third down and the Packers get the ball back at the 10-yard line. Chris Brooks runs out the clock with a 4-yard run as the Bears lead, 14-13, at halftime.
1:23 pm CT
Dontayvion Wicks’ reception sets up 30-yard field goal for Brandon McManus
Emmett Prosser
Dontayvion Wicks comes back to the ball on an underthrown pass by Malik Willis on third-and-6 from the Packers 33, and Wicks makes a nice adjustment for a nifty 31-yard reception. Chirs Brooks gains 13 yards on second-and-6, giving the Packers a first down at the 18. On third-and-9, a slingshot throw to Wicks gains five yards, bringing up fourth down at the 2-minute warning. Brandon McManus kicks a 30-yard field goal to make it 14-13 with 1:57 to play in the half.
1:13 pm CT
Jordan Love, Christian Watson questionable to return after injuries
Emmett Prosser
Fox reported that quarterback Jordan Love and wide receiver Christian Watson were questionable to return after they were injured.
Watson was carted off the field. Love had a sleeve put on his elbow and is holding a football on the bench with his jacket and helmet on.
1:11 pm CT
Packers stop Bears after two first downs
Emmett Prosser
Four carries by Swift produce 25 yards for the Bears, but on 3rd and 6 from the Bears 49, a short pass to Moore loses two yards and the after a 53-yard punt, the Packers will start at the 20 with 7:25 left in the quarter.
1:06 pm CT
Josh Jacobs gets rushing touchdown for eighth straight game after Malik Willis replaces injured Jordan Love
Emmett Prosser
On second-and-15, Malik Willis finds Tucker Kraft for 20 yards. Josh Jacobs then scores from the 9-yard line to give the Packers their first touchdown and close the gap to 14-10. It Jacobs’ eighth straight game with a rushing touchdown, breaking a team record shared with Paul Hornung.
1:00 pm CT
Jordan Love, Christian Watson injured
Emmett Prosser
Jordan Love comes out throwing and hits Dontayvion Wicks for 16 yards, but Christian Watson is injured on the play, stopping action with 14:02 left in the second quarter.
It appeared to be a non-contact injury to his right knee. He did walk off the field.
After an incompletion to Tucker Kraft, Josh Jacobs catches a short shovel throw across the middle, with Love under heavy pressure, and picks up 12 yards.
But Love hits his throwing hand while going down and appears to be injured. Malik Willis replaces Love.
12:52 pm CT
Bears take advantage of turnover, lead 14-3 after D’Andre Swift touchdown
Emmett Prosser
D.J. Moore’s 16-yard reception on second-and-8 puts the Bears inside the 10 at the 4-yard line. D’Andre Swift then does the rest with a 4-yard touchdown run and the Bears lead the Packers, 14-3, despite only 15 yards of offense.
12:47 pm CT
Jayden Reed fumbles after punt, giving Bears golden opportunity in Packers’ territory
Emmett Prosser
After the field goal, Chicago’s Tyler Scott nearly takes a knee at the 1-yard line but returns the kickoff to the 26. Williams’ short pass to Roschon Johnson loses four yards and, on third-and-14, Johnson gains seven yards on another short throw. A false start moves the Bears back and Tory Taylor’s 49-yard punt is fair-caught by Jayden Reed.
However, on the Packers’ first play of the drive, Reed gets the ball on a jet sweep and the ball is punched out by Jaylon Johnson. The Bears’ Jonathan Owens recovers at the Packers’ 21-yard line with two seconds left in the first quarter.
12:38 pm CT
Brandon McManus field goal cuts Bears’ lead to 7-3
Emmett Prosser
Jacobs is back on the field for this series, which starts with a 16-yard pass to Dontayvion Wicks to get the ball to the Packers 45. Malik Willis comes in for a snap on first-and-5 and gets three yards. Jacobs carries for six on the next snap on second-and-2 and gets a first down. A pass to Luke Musgrave for 19 yards is ruled incomplete, but reversed after Matt LaFleur’s challenge, giving Green Bay another first down at the 19. However, Green Bay gains just one yard in the next three plays and, on fourth down, Brandon McManus kicks a 37-yard field goal.
12:25 pm CT
Josh Blackwell returns punt for touchdown, gives Bears 7-0 lead
Emmett Prosser
Emanuel Wilson is out for the Packers in the second series and gets the carry on two of the Packers’ three snaps, including a first down.
On third-and-6 from the 44, Love throws the ball at Chris Brooks’ feet and the Packers are forced to punt again. However, Whelan’s 36-yard punt is returned 94 yards by Josh Blackwell for a touchdown.
Blackwell took advantage of a decoy from D.J. Moore, who acted like he was going to fair-catch the punt, drawing most Packers to Moore’s side of the field.
12:14 pm CT
Rashan Gary sack causes Bears to go backwards on first series
Emmett Prosser
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams’ first snap at Lambeau Field is not a good one as he’s sacked by Rashan Gary. The Bears lose seven yards and it’s the 68th sack the Bears offensive line has allowed this season. After another negative play, Williams is forced to check it down on third-and-21 and punt after three miserable snaps. The Packers get the ball at their own 40 after a 16-yard return by Jayden Reed.
12:10 pm CT
Josh Jacobs gets early work, but Packers forced to punt after five plays
Emmett Prosser
How much will Packers fans see Josh Jacobs today? The answer, at least on the first drive, is plenty.
The Packers running back got three of the first five touches on the series but, after one first down, the Packers are forced to punt. The snap goes over Daniel Whelan’s head, though, with no rush, he’s able to get a 35-yard punt off. The Bears will start from the 25.
11:39 am CT
Packers captains vs Bears
Emmett Prosser
Defensive tackle Karl Brooks, Pro Bowl safety Xavier McKinney and quarterback Jordan Love are the Packers’ captains.
It’s fitting Brooks gets the honor since his fingertips on a blocked field goal in the closing moments of the Packers-Bears game earlier this season helped Green Bay get out of Chicago with a 20-19 victory.
11:38 am CT
Packers inactives today vs Bears
Christopher Kuhagen
The Packers are getting one wide receiver back today but will be without another in the regular-season finale against the Bears.
Christian Watson is returning after he missed last week’s game with a knee injury. However, Romeo Doubs is out with an illness.
The Packers continue to miss several players on defense. Linebacker Quay Walker (ankle), safety Evan Williams (quad), defensive end Brenton Cox Jr. (foot) and safety Zayne Anderson (concussion) are among the inactives. Aad cornerback Jaire Alexander was placed on injured reserve this week following knee surgery.
11:24 am CT
Green Bay weather for Packers vs Bears
Christopher Kuhagen
January football has arrived in Green Bay.
And it certainly feels like it at the Frozen Tundra.
The wild chill is 5 degrees at Lambeau Field about an hour before kickoff of the Packers-Bears game. The temperature for the noon kickoff is set to be around 17 in Green Bay, according to the National Weather Service’s forecast.
But the frigid temps aren’t bothering Carrington Valentine.
11:16 am CT
Who will the Packers play in the playoffs?
Christopher Kuhagen
The Packers will play one of three teams in their NFC wild-card playoff game. It will be either the Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Rams or Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
If the Packers are the seventh seed, they’ll play the No. 2 Eagles, who have already clinched that seed heading into today’s game against the New York Giants.
If the Packers are the sixth seed, a spot they’ll get only with a win and a Washington Commanders loss today, they’ll face the No. 3 seed, which will be either the Rams or Buccaneers.
The Rams will get that seed with a win in their regular-season finale against the Seattle Seahawks or a loss by the Buccaneers. The Buccaneers will get that seed with a win over the New Orleans Saints and a Rams loss.
The Buccaneers-Saints game kicks off at noon and Rams-Seahawks is a 3:25 p.m. start.
11:01 am CT
Packers record, tiebreaker with Commanders
Christopher Kuhagen
The Packers come into the game against the Bears with an 11-5 record. It’s the same record as the Washington Commanders.
But the Commanders hold the tiebreaker (a better conference record), meaning if the two teams finish with the same record Washington gets the sixth seed and the Packers will be the seventh seed.
The Commanders play the Cowboys at the same time the Packers are playing the Bears today.
10:59 am CT
Packers playoff chances
Christopher Kuhagen
The Packers clinched a playoff berth two weeks ago. Now, it’s just determining their seed and opponent in next week’s wild-card round.
Green Bay will be either the sixth or seventh seed and open the postseason on the road.
The Packers were the seventh seed in the NFC playoffs last year.
10:43 am CT
NFC playoff picture, standings
Christopher Kuhagen
Here is the current NFC playoff picture heading into the final day of the regular season. Seeds 1-4 are division leaders and 5-7 are wild-card teams.
- Detroit Lions (14-2), host the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18 with the NFC North title and No. 1 seed at stake; the loser is the No. 5 seed
- Philadelphia Eagles (13-3), No. 2 seed secured, NFC East champions and conclude the regular season against the New York Giants
- Los Angeles Rams (10-6), NFC West champions, play the Seattle Seahawks in Week 18; a win clinches the No. 3 seed
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-7), host the New Orleans Saints in Week 18; a win clinches the NFC South and the No. 4 seed
- Minnesota Vikings (14-2), play at the Detroit Lions in Week 18 with the No. 1 seed at stake; the loser is the No. 5 seed
- Washington Commanders (11-5), play at the Dallas Cowboys in Week 18; a win clinches the sixth seed
- Green Bay Packers (11-5), host the Chicago Bears in Week 18; a win and a Commanders loss clinches the sixth seed
In the hunt: Atlanta Falcons (8-8), host the Carolina Panthers in Week 18, need a victory and a Buccaneers loss to win the division and the No. 4 seed.
7:00 am CT
NFL Week 18 schedule
Christopher Kuhagen
Week 18 is headlined by the “Sunday Night Football” game between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings. The winner earns the No. 1 seed for the NFC playoffs. Packers fans will be keeping an eye on the Commanders game against the Cowboys during the early window. A Packers win and a Commanders loss clinches the sixth seed for Green Bay in the NFC.
Meanwhile, former Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers could be playing his final game of his NFL career today when his New York Jets play host to the Miami Dolphins at 3:25 p.m. Rodgers is one touchdown pass away from his 500th in his career.
Saturday, Jan. 4
Sunday, Jan. 5
- Panthers (4-12) vs Falcons (8-8), noon
- Commanders (11-5) vs Cowboys (7-9), noon
- Bears (4-12) vs Packers (11-5), noon
- Jaguars (4-12) vs Colts (7-9), noon
- Bills (13-3) vs Patriots (3-13), noon
- Giants (3-13) vs Eagles (13-3), noon
- Saints (5-11) vs Buccaneers (9-7), noon
- Texans (9-7) vs Titans (3-13), noon
- 49ers (6-10) vs Cardinals (7-9), 3:25 p.m.
- Chiefs (15-1) vs Broncos (9-7), 3:25 p.m.
- Seahawks (9-7) vs Rams (10-6), 3:25 p.m.
- Chargers (10-6) vs Raiders (4-12), 3:25 p.m.
- Dolphins (8-8) vs Jets (4-12), 3:25 p.m.
- Vikings (14-2) vs Lions (14-2), 7:20 p.m.
6:45 am CT
What time do the Packers play today?
Christopher Kuhagen
- Time: Noon
- Date: Sunday, Jan. 5
It’s the Packers’ first noon game since they played the Bears back in Week 11 on Nov. 17.
6:40 am CT
What channel is the Packer game on today? TV, live stream
Christopher Kuhagen
- TV: Fox (Channel 6 in Milwaukee, Channel 11 in Green Bay)
- Live stream: Fox Sports app through your television or streaming carrier. FUBO also has a free trial for new subscribers.
Kevin Kugler (play-by-play) and Daryl Johnston (analyst) will call the game from the booth for Fox with Laura Okmin reporting from the sidelines.
6:30 am CT
Packers vs Bears odds
Christopher Kuhagen
- Spread: The Packers are 10-point favorites
- Money line: Packers -460, Bears +355
- Over/under: 41 points
6:30 am CT
Packers vs Bears prediction
Christopher Kuhagen
All four of our beat reporters predict the Packers to rebound from their loss last week and close out the regular season with a win over the Bears. Three of them are picking a double-digit victory.
- Pete Dougherty: Packers 34, Bears 17
- Tom Silverstein: Packers 27, Bears 21
- Ryan Wood: Packers 35, Bears 13
- Dominique Yates:Packers 31, Bears 7
Here’s more on their picks.
6:16 am CT
Packers injury report vs Bears
Christopher Kuhagen
The Packers injury list is lengthy and it grew when Romeo Doubs was added on Saturday with an illness.
In other injury news, Jaire Alexander was officially placed on injured reserve after having surgery on his knee this week. He has missed the last six games and has played only 10 snaps since suffering the injury on Oct. 27.
Linebacker Quay Walker and safety Evan Williams will both miss their third straight games with injuries.
Wide receiver Christian Watson is hoping to play after missing last week’s game at Minnesota with a knee injury he sustainedagainst the New Orleans Saints a week earlier.
- Jaire Alexander, cornerback, knee – Out
- Zayne Anderson, safety, concussion – Out
- Andre Dillard, tackle, concussion – Out
- Quay Walker, linebacker, ankle – Out
- Evan Williams, safety – quadricep – Out
- Brenton Cox Jr., defensive line, foot – Questionable
- Romeo Doubs, wide receiver, illness – Questionable
- Christian Watson, wide receiver, knee – Questionable
6:15 am CT
Bears injury report vs Packers
Christopher Kuhagen
The Bears have ruled three players out with injury:
- Elijah Hicks, defensive back, ankle/foot – Out
- Travis Homer, running back, hamstring – Out
- Teven Jenkins, offensive line, calf – Out
Here’s the Bears’ full injury report.
6:05 am CT
Packers schedule 2024
Christopher Kuhagen
The Packers are 11-5 entering their regular season finale. They’re 11-0 against teams with records worse than them but 0-5 against opponents (Lions, Vikings and Eagles) with a better record.
- Week 1: vs. Philadelphia in São Paulo, Brazil,
- L, 34-29
- Week 2: vs. Indianapolis, W, 16-10
- Week 3: at Tennessee, W, 30-14
- Week 4: vs. Minnesota, L, 31-29
- Week 5 at Los Angeles Rams, W, 24-19
- Week 6: vs. Arizona, W, 34-13
- Week 7: vs. Houston, W, 24-22
- Week 8: at Jacksonville, W, 30-27
- Week 9: vs. Detroit, L, 24-14
- Week 10: Bye
- Week 11: at Chicago, W, 20-19
- Week 12: vs. San Francisco, W, 38-10
- Week 13: vs. Miami, W, 30-17
- Week 14: at Detroit, L, 34-31
- Week 15: at Seattle, W, 30-13
- Week 16: vs. New Orleans, W, 34-0
- Week 17: at Minnesota, L, 27-25
- Week 18: vs. Chicago, noon
6:05 am CT
Bears schedule 2024
Christopher Kuhagen
After starting the season 4-2, the Bears have lost 10 straight games and come into the game with a 4-12 record. The Bears currently have the ninth pick in the 2025 NFL draft.
Week 1: vs Titans, W, 24-17
Week 2: at Texans, L, 19-13
Week 3:at Colts, L, 21-16
Week 4: vs Rams, W, 24-18
Week 5: vs Panthers, W, 36-10
Week 6: vs Jaguars, W, 35-16
Week 7:Bye
Week 8: at Commanders, L, 18-15
Week 9:at Cardinals, L, 29-9
Week 10: vs Patriots, L, 19-3
Week 11:vs Packers, L, 20-19
Week 12:vs Vikings, L, 30-27
Week 13: at Lions, L, 23-20
Week 14: at 49ers, L, 38-13
Week 15: at Vikings, L, 30-12
Week 16: vs Lions, L, 34-17
Week 17: vs Seahawks, L, 6-3
Week 18: at Packers – Jan. 5, noon
