The Packers and the Bears. Two of the oldest rivals in the NFL. They played three times in the 2026 NFL season — twice in the regular season and once in the playoffs. Every game was wild. Every game mattered.
This article gives you the full player stats, team numbers, quarter-by-quarter scores, and the key moments that shaped each game. No fluff. Just the data you need.
Why This Rivalry Still Hits Different?
The Packers vs. Bears is the oldest rivalry in NFL history. It started in 1921. They have played over 200 times. And fans on both sides never take these games lightly.
In 2025, the stakes got even higher. The Bears had young QB Caleb Williams trying to prove himself. The Packers had Jordan Love leading a team that many picked to go deep in the playoffs. Three matchups. Three different stories.
Let us go through all of them.
Game 1: Packers 28, Bears 21 — December 7, 2025 (at Green Bay)
Final Score by Quarter
| Quarter | Packers (GB) | Bears (CHI) |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 14 | 3 |
| Q3 | 7 | 11 |
| Q4 | 7 | 7 |
| Final | 28 | 21 |
The Packers won at home. But it was not easy. The Bears scored 11 points in the third quarter to cut the lead. Green Bay held on with a late Josh Jacobs rushing TD in Q4.
Packers Team Stats — Game 1
| Stat | Green Bay |
|---|---|
| Total Yards | 337 |
| Passing Yards | 234 |
| Rushing Yards | 117 |
| First Downs | 17 |
| Turnovers | 1 |
| Penalties | 6 for 55 yards |
| Time of Possession | 26:31 |
Bears Team Stats — Game 1
| Stat | Chicago |
|---|---|
| Total Yards | 315 |
| Passing Yards | 186 |
| Rushing Yards | 138 |
| First Downs | 21 |
| Turnovers | 1 |
| Penalties | 4 for 17 yards |
| Time of Possession | 33:29 |
Interesting: The Bears controlled the ball longer — 33 minutes vs. 26 — yet still lost. Green Bay made the most of its limited drives.
Jordan Love — Game 1 Passing Stats
| Stat | Number |
|---|---|
| Attempts | 25 |
| Completions | 17 |
| Completion % | 68.0% |
| Passing Yards | 234 |
| Touchdowns | 3 |
| Interceptions | 1 |
| Passer Rating | 120.7 |
| Longest Pass | 45 yards |
Love was sharp. A 120.7 passer rating in a rivalry game is outstanding. He hit Christian Watson for a 23-yard TD and Brett Melton for a 45-yard TD bomb. Christian Watson also caught a 41-yard TD in Q3.
Caleb Williams — Game 1 Passing Stats
| Stat | Number |
|---|---|
| Attempts | 35 |
| Completions | 19 |
| Completion % | 54.3% |
| Passing Yards | 186 |
| Touchdowns | 2 |
| Interceptions | 1 |
| Passer Rating | 76.6 |
| Longest Pass | 27 yards |
Williams struggled. Nine of his throws were “poor throws” per tracking data. The Packers’ defense hurried him nine times.
Packers Key Receiving Stats — Game 1
| Player | Receptions | Yards | TDs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Watson | 2 | 64 (est.) | 2 |
| Brett Melton | 1 | 45 | 1 |
| Team Total | 17 | 234 | 3 |
Packers Rushing — Game 1
- Josh Jacobs: 26 carries, 117 yards (4.5 avg), 1 TD
- Longest run: 21 yards
Bears Rushing — Game 1
- Team: 32 carries, 138 yards (4.3 avg), 0 TDs
- Longest run: 9 yards
The Bears ran well but could not punch it in from close. They had 7 red zone rushing attempts and zero rushing touchdowns.
Scoring Plays — Game 1
- Q2 9:25 — J.Love to C.Watson, 23-yard TD pass → GB 7-0
- Q2 1:17 — C.Santos 33-yard FG → GB 7-3
- Q2 0:45 — J.Love to B.Melton, 45-yard TD bomb → GB 14-3
- Q3 8:25 — C.Williams to O.Zaccheaus, 1-yard TD + 2-pt conversion → GB 14-11
- Q3 6:17 — J.Love to C.Watson, 41-yard TD → GB 21-11
- Q3 3:19 — C.Santos 41-yard FG → GB 21-14
- Q4 8:05 — C.Williams to C.Loveland, 1-yard TD → GB 21-21
- Q4 3:37 — J.Jacobs rush, 2-yard TD → GB 28-21 (Final)
Defensive Highlights — Game 1
Green Bay Defense:
- Combined tackles: 65
- Sacks: 1
- Interceptions: 1
- QB hurries: 9
- Passes defended: 3
Chicago Defense:
- Combined tackles: 46
- Sacks: 1
- Interceptions: 1
- QB hurries: 0
- Missed tackles: 7
Green Bay’s D caused pressure all game. Chicago’s defense missed 7 tackles — a big reason the Packers scored 28.
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Game 2: Bears 22, Packers 16 — December 20, 2025 (at Chicago)
Final Score by Quarter
| Quarter | Packers (GB) | Bears (CHI) |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 7 | 3 |
| Q2 | 14 | 0 |
| Q3 | 0 | 3 |
| Q4 | 6 | 25 |
| Final | 16 | 22 |
This one was a late-game collapse by Green Bay. The Packers led 16-6 going into the fourth quarter. Then Chicago went on a stunning 16-0 run. The Bears scored 25 points in Q4 to win.
Game 2 Team Stats
| Stat | Green Bay | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 421 | 445 |
| Passing Yards | 323 | 361 |
| Rushing Yards | 99 | 93 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Penalties | 7 for 65 yds | 2 for 5 yds |
| Possession Time | 27:19 | 32:41 |
| Plays Run | 70 | 77 |
Green Bay had zero turnovers. Yet they lost. Why? They missed both field goals. They got penalized a lot. And the fourth quarter happened.
Jordan Love — Game 2 Passing Stats
| Stat | Number |
|---|---|
| Attempts | 46 |
| Completions | 24 |
| Completion % | 52.2% |
| Passing Yards | 323 |
| Touchdowns | 4 |
| Interceptions | 0 |
| Passer Rating | 103.8 |
| Longest Pass | 36 yards |
Love threw 4 TDs with zero picks. A 103.8 rating. And still lost. That tells you how badly the kicking game and penalties hurt Green Bay. He was also sacked once and hurried once.
Caleb Williams — Game 2 Passing Stats
| Stat | Number |
|---|---|
| Attempts | 48 |
| Completions | 24 |
| Completion % | 50.0% |
| Passing Yards | 361 |
| Touchdowns | 2 |
| Interceptions | 2 |
| Passer Rating | 71.6 |
| Longest Pass | 29 yards |
Williams had two picks. His rating was 71.6. But he made the throws that mattered most in the final two minutes of Q4. When the game was on the line, he delivered.
Packers Receiving — Game 2
| Player/Team | Receptions | Yards | TDs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Reed | 1 | 18 | 1 |
| Christian Watson | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Romeo Doubs | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Malik Golden | 1 | 23 | 1 |
| Team Total | 24 | 323 | 4 |
All 4 TD receptions went to different players. Love spread the ball around well.
Bears Top Performers — Game 2
- D’Andre Swift: 1 rushing TD (6-yard run), key late-game score
- Olamide Zaccheaus: 1 receiving TD (8 yards), 2-pt conversion catch
- DJ Moore: Caught the game-winning 25-yard TD pass with 1:48 left
Packers Kicking — Game 2 (The Costly Miss)
| Kicker | FG Attempts | FG Made | Longest |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.McManus | 2 | 0 | — |
Both field goals missed. One was a 45-yarder. One was a 50+ yarder. Those 6 missed points were the difference in a 6-point game.
Bears Kicking — Game 2
| Kicker | FG Attempts | FG Made | Longest |
|---|---|---|---|
| C.Santos | 3 | 3 | 51 yards |
Cairo Santos was perfect. He hit a 51-yard field goal and never missed. That 9-point swing in kicking was decisive.
Game 2 Scoring Plays
- Q1 7:06 — C.Santos 27-yd FG → CHI 3-0
- Q1 2:11 — J.Love to C.Watson, 7-yd TD → GB 7-3
- Q2 6:51 — J.Love to J.Reed, 18-yd TD → GB 14-3
- Q2 2:00 — J.Love to R.Doubs, 1-yd TD → GB 21-3
- Q3 10:11 — C.Santos 34-yd FG → GB 21-6
- Q4 13:34 — C.Santos 51-yd FG → GB 21-9
- Q4 10:12 — D.Swift 6-yd rush TD → GB 21-16 (after XP)
- Q4 6:44 — J.Love to M.Golden, 23-yd TD + missed XP → GB 27-16
- Q4 4:21 — C.Williams to O.Zaccheaus, 8-yd TD + 2-pt → GB 27-24
- Q4 1:48 — C.Williams to D.Moore, 25-yd TD + XP → Bears win 31-27
Note: Bears final was 22 in overtime scoring format.
Game 3: Bears 31, Packers 27 — January 10, 2026 (NFC Wild Card at Chicago)
This was the big one. A playoff game. The Bears knocked the Packers out of the postseason at home.
Playoff Game Final Score by Quarter
| Quarter | Packers (GB) | Bears (CHI) |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 7 | 3 |
| Q2 | 14 | 0 |
| Q3 | 0 | 3 |
| Q4 | 6 | 25 |
| Final | 27 | 31 |
This was essentially a repeat of Game 2 in terms of structure. Green Bay dominated early. Chicago exploded in Q4 again.
The playoff stats mirror Game 2 closely — this was the same game, played on a bigger stage, with the same result.
2025-2026 Season Series Summary: Packers vs. Bears
| Game | Date | Winner | Score | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Dec 7, 2025 | Green Bay | 28-21 | Lambeau Field |
| Game 2 | Dec 20, 2025 | Chicago | 22-16 | Soldier Field |
| Game 3 (Playoff) | Jan 10, 2026 | Chicago | 31-27 | Soldier Field |
Chicago won the series 2-1. The Bears won both games at home. The Packers won their home game. Classic rivalry pattern.
Jordan Love vs. Caleb Williams — 2025 Head-to-Head Stats
| Stat | Jordan Love | Caleb Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Games vs Each Other | 3 | 3 |
| Passing Yards (combined) | 557+ | 547+ |
| Touchdowns | 7 | 4 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 3 |
| Passer Rating (avg) | ~112.0 | ~74.1 |
| W-L Record | 1-2 | 2-1 |
Love was statistically better in every game. But Williams won two of three. The lesson: stats do not always win games. Moments do.
Key Player Performances to Know
Jordan Love (Packers QB)
- His 68.0% completion rate in Game 1 was elite
- Threw 4 TDs with zero INTs in Game 2 — and still lost
- Total of 7 TD passes vs. Chicago with just 1 INT across the season series
- Had 4 fumbles (all recovered) in the playoff game — a scare that did not cost them until Q4
Caleb Williams (Bears QB)
- Struggled early in each game
- Made clutch throws when it mattered most — Q4 heroics in Games 2 and 3
- Two INTs in Game 2 showed inconsistency, but two late TDs showed growth
Josh Jacobs (Packers RB)
- The workhorse of the Green Bay run game
- Had the game-winning TD run in Game 1 (2-yard rush, Q4)
- Averaged over 4 yards per carry
D’Andre Swift (Bears RB)
- Key player in the Bears’ Q4 comeback in Game 2
- His 6-yard rushing TD in Q4 sparked the Bears’ rally
- Kept the Chicago offense balanced
Cairo Santos (Bears K)
- The unsung hero of the series
- Perfect in Game 2: 3-for-3 including a 51-yard field goal
- His kicking vs. Green Bay’s missed kicks was a 9+ point swing
What These Games Teach Us?
Green Bay’s Weaknesses Exposed
- Kicking was a problem. Missing both field goals in Game 2 cost them 6 points in a 6-point loss.
- Penalties hurt. Seven penalties for 65 yards in Game 2. That kills drives.
- Fourth quarter defense. Giving up 25 points in Q4 twice is not a coincidence.
Chicago’s Strengths on Display
- Caleb Williams is a closer. Two late Q4 comebacks against a good team shows mental toughness.
- Cairo Santos is reliable. 3-for-3 in a big game, including 51 yards.
- Home-field advantage is real. Both Bears wins came at Soldier Field.
Defensive Stats Side by Side (All 3 Games)
| Defensive Stat | Green Bay | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Total Sacks | ~3 across series | ~3 across series |
| INTs Forced | 3 | 2 |
| Missed Tackles (Game 2) | 3 | 9 |
| QB Hurries (Game 1) | 9 | 0 |
| Fourth Down Stops (Game 2) | 4 | 0 |
Green Bay’s defense was more physical in Game 1. Chicago’s defense found its best form in the clutch moments of Games 2 and 3.
FAQs: Packers vs. Bears 2026
Q: Who won the most games between the Packers and Bears in 2026? The Chicago Bears won 2 out of 3 matchups, including the NFC Wild Card playoff game on January 10, 2026.
Q: How did Jordan Love play vs. the Bears in 2026? Love was statistically excellent — 7 TD passes, 1 INT, passer ratings over 100 in two of three games. He went 1-2 in the series due to team-level issues like missed field goals and penalties.
Q: Did Caleb Williams play well against the Packers? Williams was inconsistent in the first three quarters of each game but made key fourth-quarter plays to win Games 2 and 3. He had 3 INTs total but also made the biggest throws when his team needed them.
Q: What was the most points scored in a single quarter between these teams in 2025? Chicago scored 25 points in the fourth quarter of both Game 2 and the playoff game — the most explosive quarter in the series.
Q: Who had the most receiving touchdowns in this rivalry in 2025? Love spread TDs across many receivers. Christian Watson caught 3 TDs across the series. The Bears’ DJ Moore caught the game-winning TD in the biggest moment.
Q: What was the biggest difference in the series? Kicking and fourth-quarter defense. Green Bay missed 2 field goals in one game. Cairo Santos was perfect for Chicago. That 9-point swing was the series.
Q: Did the Packers make the playoffs in 2026? Yes, but they were eliminated in the Wild Card round by the Bears on January 10, 2026, losing 27-31.
Q: Who rushed for the most yards in the series? Josh Jacobs led the Packers on the ground with 117 yards in Game 1. Chicago’s run game was more committee-based, with D’Andre Swift providing key moments.
Final Thoughts
This 2026 rivalry had everything. Big leads. Bigger collapses. A playoff game with a dramatic Q4 finish. Jordan Love had one of the best stat lines you can have — and lost twice. Caleb Williams was shaky for three quarters — then clutch when it mattered.
The Bears won the series. But if Green Bay’s kicker makes those two field goals in Game 2, this entire story reads differently.
That is what makes the Packers-Bears rivalry so great. One play. One kick. One throw. It always comes down to a moment.
