The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers met on January 10, 2026, at Soldier Field in the NFC Wild Card round. It was the third time these two teams played in the 2025 season — and the most wild one yet.
Green Bay led 21–3 at halftime. Then 21–6 in the second half. Then 27–16 with under seven minutes left.
And Chicago still won. Final score: Bears 31, Packers 27.
If you want every key player stat, game trend, and detail from this game, you’re in the right place. Let’s dig in.
Final Score and Quick Game Summary
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 14 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 27 |
| Chicago Bears | 3 | 3 | 6 | 19 | 31 |
- Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
- Venue: Soldier Field, Chicago, IL
- Game: NFC Wild Card Round (2025 NFL Playoffs)
- Result: Bears win — Chicago advances to the Divisional Round
This was one of the biggest second-half collapses in Packers history. Green Bay scored zero points in the third quarter. Chicago scored 25 points in the fourth quarter alone to complete the comeback.
Jordan Love Full Stat Line (Green Bay Packers QB)
Jordan Love had returned from a concussion he suffered on December 20 against these same Bears. He was sharp from the very first snap.
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Completions | 24 |
| Attempts | 46 |
| Passing Yards | 323 |
| Touchdowns | 4 |
| Interceptions | 0 |
| Passer Rating | 103.8 |
What stood out?:
- Love threw TD passes on Green Bay’s first three drives of the game.
- He set a new personal playoff high with 4 TD passes in a single game.
- He also set a playoff career high with 323 passing yards, topping his old mark of 272.
- With 6 career playoff TD passes, he passed Lynn Dickey for 4th on the Packers’ all-time postseason list.
- In the second half, the offense stalled badly. The Packers went three-and-out to open the third quarter and gained just one first down on four drives in the third period.
Love was good. The offense around him let him down in the second half.
Caleb Williams Full Stat Line (Chicago Bears QB)
Caleb Williams had one of the wildest stat lines you’ll ever see in a winning playoff performance.
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Completions | 24 |
| Attempts | 48 |
| Passing Yards | 361 |
| Touchdowns | 2 |
| Interceptions | 2 |
| Passer Rating | ~71.9 (est.) |
What stood out?:
- Williams threw 2 interceptions, one picked off by LB Ty’Ron Hopper near the goal line in the third quarter.
- He came to life in the fourth quarter, directing 25 unanswered points.
- His go-ahead TD was a 25-yard strike to DJ Moore with 1:43 left in the game.
- He finished with 445 total yards of team offense behind him.
- With 8 career fourth-quarter comebacks, Williams tied a record for QBs in their first two NFL seasons.
Green Bay Packers — Full Receiver Stats
| Player | Targets | Receptions | Yards | TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romeo Doubs | 11 | 8 | 124 | 1 |
| Matthew Golden | 5 | 4 | 84 | 1 |
| Jayden Reed | 7 | 4 | 43 | 1 |
| Christian Watson | 7 | 3 | 39 | 1 |
| Luke Musgrave | — | — | — | — |
Romeo Doubs led all Packers receivers. His 8-catch, 124-yard, 1-TD night was the best individual performance on the field for Green Bay. He also made a huge 34-yard catch in the fourth quarter on a drive that could have put the game away — but kicker Brandon McManus missed the field goal.
Matthew Golden, the rookie, had a standout game. He broke three tackles on a 23-yard TD catch with under 7 minutes left that made it 27–16. His 36-yard gain earlier was another big play. Golden finished with 4 catches for 84 yards and a TD on just 5 targets — the most efficient WR night of the game.
Jayden Reed added 4 catches for 43 yards and a TD. He also had a 14-yard gain on a reverse early in the game.
Christian Watson caught a 7-yard TD from Love in the first quarter and finished with 3 catches for 39 yards. He had a fumble near the goal line late — the Packers recovered it in the end zone, but it was not ruled a touchdown due to the rules around fumbles at the goal line.
Green Bay Packers — Running Back Stats
| Player | Carries | Rush Yards | Avg | TDs | Rec | Rec Yards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | 19 | 55 | 2.9 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Josh Jacobs was held in check. He averaged just 2.9 yards per carry and found no running room after halftime. The Bears’ defensive tackles and front seven tightened up in the second half. Jacobs also had a fumble, though Green Bay recovered it.
He did return two kickoffs for 61 combined yards, showing some value in the kicking game.
Chicago Bears — Full Receiver Stats
| Player | Targets | Receptions | Yards | TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colston Loveland | — | 8 | 137 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | — | — | — | 1 (25-yd go-ahead TD) |
| Olamide Zaccheaus | — | — | — | 1 (8-yd TD, 4th Q) |
| Luther Burden III | — | — | — | — |
Colston Loveland was the Bears’ best player on the night. The tight end finished with 8 catches and 137 yards. His 29-yard and 19-yard gains on the opening Bears scoring drive set the tone. Late in the game, he caught a 2-point conversion from Williams to cut Green Bay’s lead to 3.
DJ Moore had the game-winning catch — a 25-yard TD with 1:43 left that put the Bears ahead for good.
Olamide Zaccheaus caught an 8-yard TD in the fourth quarter to start the Bears’ comeback run.
Chicago Bears — Running Back Stats
| Player | Carries | Rush Yards | Avg | TDs | Rec | Rec Yards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D’Andre Swift | 13 | 54 | 4.2 | 1 | — | — |
| Monangai | — | — | — | — | — | — |
D’Andre Swift scored a rushing TD and averaged a solid 4.2 yards per carry. He picked up a first down on a key third-and-2 in the second half, and was part of the comeback by helping Chicago control the ball.
Team Totals Comparison
| Category | Green Bay | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 421 | 445 |
| Passing Yards | ~323 | ~361 |
| Rush Yards | ~98 | ~84 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Points (1st Half) | 21 | 6 |
| Points (2nd Half) | 6 | 25 |
| Points (4th Quarter) | 6 | 19 |
Both teams had 2 turnovers each. Chicago won the second half 25–6 in what became a defining comeback.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter: Packers Dominate Early
Green Bay came out firing. Jordan Love hit Christian Watson for a 7-yard TD to go up 7–3 after the Bears kicked a 27-yard field goal to open the scoring.
Luke Musgrave made an early 9-yard gain. Romeo Doubs had a 33-yard deep crosser to set up a drive. Josh Jacobs had back-to-back 14-yard runs. The Packers moved the ball at will.
Second Quarter: Green Bay Extends the Lead
The Packers scored touchdowns on their first three drives. Jayden Reed had a TD catch. Romeo Doubs scored from 1 yard out on fourth-and-goal right before halftime.
Halftime: Packers 21, Bears 6.
It looked over. Green Bay had a win probability of over 90% at that point.
Third Quarter: The Packers Go Cold
Green Bay went three-and-out on their first possession. Then again. Then again.
The Bears scored a field goal to make it 21–9. Ty’Ron Hopper then intercepted Caleb Williams near the goal line — but the Packers offense couldn’t take advantage and punted.
Chicago added another field goal to cut it to 21–12. The Bears’ defense, with Dennis Allen dialing up pressure, started rattling Love and stopping drives cold.
End of Q3: Packers 21, Bears 12.
Fourth Quarter: Bears Complete the Comeback
Matthew Golden’s 23-yard TD made it 27–16 for Green Bay. Fans thought the Packers had answered.
But Chicago kept coming.
- Olamide Zaccheaus TD: 27–22 Bears (with 2-pt conversion from Williams to Loveland)
- Brandon McManus missed a field goal to seal it for Green Bay
- DJ Moore’s go-ahead 25-yard TD: Bears 28–27
- D’Andre Swift TD run: Bears 31–27
- Packers’ final drive stalled inside the Chicago 25
Chicago scored 25 points in the fourth quarter to win 31–27.
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Key Injuries That Shaped the Game
- RT Zach Tom (Packers): Inactive with a knee injury. Jordan Morgan started in his place. The Packers’ O-line had issues all second half.
- LB T.J. Edwards (Bears): Carted off in the second quarter after his left foot was injured. He wore an air cast leaving the field.
- CB Kyler Gordon (Bears): Was activated from injured reserve before the game after missing time since Week 13 with a groin injury.
- WR Dontayvion Wicks (Packers): Inactive due to a concussion. His absence thinned the WR depth behind the top four.
2025 Season Head-to-Head Record: Packers vs Bears
These two teams played three times in the 2025 NFL season — all three were wild.
| Game | Date | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Season – Week 14 | December 7, 2025 | Packers | 28–21 |
| Regular Season – Week 16 | December 20, 2025 | Bears | 22–16 (OT) |
| NFC Wild Card | January 10, 2026 | Bears | 31–27 |
In the Week 16 game, Williams threw a 46-yard OT TD to DJ Moore. Love left that game with a concussion. In the Wild Card, Love came back and played well — but the same rival beat him again.
The Bears won 2 of 3 against Green Bay in 2025.
The Rivalry By the Numbers
This game was part of the longest-running rivalry in NFL history.
- Total games played: 213 (most in NFL history)
- Packers all-time record vs. Bears: 109–98–6
- Playoff meetings: 3 total — Bears lead the series 2–1
- Largest Bears win: 61–7 in 1980
- Packers’ longest win streak vs. Bears: 11 games (2019–2024)
- Packers records vs. Bears since 2008: Bears 7–30 (before the Wild Card win)
The Wild Card win was massive for the Bears. It was just their second playoff win since 2010.
What Went Wrong for the Packers?
It’s worth breaking down the key reasons Green Bay lost despite a dominant first half.
1. Offensive stall in the third quarter The Packers gained just one first down across four third-quarter drives. They scored zero points. That let Chicago back into the game while the Bears’ defense found its rhythm.
2. Brandon McManus missed kicks McManus missed an extra point after Matthew Golden’s TD in the fourth quarter (making the lead 6 instead of 7). He then missed a 44-yard field goal with under 3 minutes left. Both misses were costly. The missed PAT meant the Bears only needed one score to take the lead.
3. Josh Jacobs couldn’t run in the second half After solid early gains, Jacobs was bottled up. The Bears’ defensive tackles and linebackers got control up front. Green Bay leaned more on the pass and Love had to throw 46 times.
4. The fumble rule at the goal line Late in the game, Green Bay recovered their own fumble in the end zone but did not get credit for a touchdown. Under NFL rules, if a player fumbles before reaching the end zone and the ball rolls into the end zone, the defense recovers it or the offense recovers it, there are specific rules about touchdowns not being awarded. That play remains one of the most talked-about moments of the game.
What Went Right for the Bears?
1. Caleb Williams in the clutch Williams was shaky early. But when the game was on the line, he made the throws. His TD pass to DJ Moore to take the lead is one of the best plays in recent Bears history.
2. Colston Loveland was dominant The young tight end was a mismatch problem all night. 8 catches, 137 yards. He made the 2-point conversion that helped fuel the comeback.
3. Dennis Allen’s defensive adjustments Chicago’s defensive coordinator changed the approach in the second half. More pressure on Love. More man coverage. The Packers, missing a healthy Zach Tom at right tackle, could not handle it.
4. The Bears have done this all year This was their sixth win of the season after trailing in the final two minutes. Chicago was built for this. They had a formula and it worked again.
Player Performances: Who Helped, Who Hurt?
Stars of the Game
- Colston Loveland (CHI TE): 8 catches, 137 yards — the best individual stat line of the night
- Romeo Doubs (GB WR): 8 catches, 124 yards, 1 TD — superb effort in a losing cause
- Caleb Williams (CHI QB): Clutch when it counted; go-ahead TD with under 2 minutes left
- Matthew Golden (GB WR, rookie): 4 catches, 84 yards, 1 TD — best per-target night of any WR
Players Who Struggled
- Josh Jacobs (GB RB): 19 carries, only 55 yards — stymied by Chicago’s front
- Brandon McManus (GB K): Missed PAT and a 44-yard field goal — could have sealed the win
- Jordan Love (GB QB): Great stat line, but the offense fell apart in the second half around him
What Happens Next?
Chicago Bears: Advanced to the Divisional Round. They hosted the Los Angeles Rams the following week, but lost 20–17. Their 2025 season ended at 12–7 overall.
Green Bay Packers: Season over. Finished 9–8–1. They’ll enter the offseason with questions about the O-line, kicker position, and whether Romeo Doubs (an unrestricted free agent) will return.
FAQs
Q: What was the final score of the Packers vs Bears Wild Card game? The Bears won 31–27 on January 10, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago.
Q: How many TDs did Jordan Love throw? Love threw 4 TD passes and 0 interceptions for 323 yards. It was his best playoff game as a Packer.
Q: Who caught the game-winning TD for the Bears? DJ Moore caught a 25-yard TD pass from Caleb Williams with 1:43 remaining to give Chicago a 28–27 lead.
Q: How many points did the Bears score in the fourth quarter? Chicago scored 25 points in the fourth quarter to complete an 18-point comeback.
Q: Did Josh Jacobs have a good game? No. Jacobs ran 19 times for just 55 yards (2.9 avg). He was effective in the first half but found no room in the second half.
Q: Who was the leading receiver in the game? Colston Loveland of the Bears led all receivers with 8 catches and 137 yards.
Q: Was Jordan Love hurt in this game? No. Love played the full game. He had been injured (concussion) in their December 20 matchup but came back healthy for the Wild Card.
Q: What was the Bears’ record after this win? Chicago moved to 12–6 and advanced to the Divisional Round, where they lost to the Rams 20–17.
Q: How did the teams compare this season overall? The Bears went 12–6 (11–6 in the regular season). The Packers finished 9–8–1. Chicago won the NFC North. Green Bay entered as a Wild Card team.
Q: Is this the biggest collapse in Packers history? It ranks among them. Green Bay had a 99%+ win probability late in the game and lost. They also blew leads of 21–3 at halftime and 27–16 in the fourth quarter.
Conclusion
The 2026 NFC Wild Card clash between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears delivered one of the most dramatic playoff games in recent memory. After building a commanding 21–3 halftime lead and extending it late into the fourth quarter, the Packers appeared in full control behind a strong performance from Jordan Love. However, Chicago staged a stunning late surge, powered by Caleb Williams’ clutch passing, key contributions from Colston Loveland and DJ Moore, and a relentless defensive adjustment that completely shifted momentum. The Bears scored 25 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to secure a memorable 31–27 comeback victory, ending Green Bay’s season and advancing Chicago to the Divisional Round in unforgettable fashion.
