The rivalry between Chicago and Green Bay is the oldest and most-played rivalry in the NFL, with this the 213th meeting between the divisional rivals - and just the third in the play-offs, the others coming in 1941 and 2011. The Bears surpassed expectations this season to win the NFC North division in Ben Johnson's first year as head coach and claim the NFC's second seed. Packers quarterback Jordan Love returned after two games out following a concussion and threw three touchdown passes as the visitors charged into a 21-3 lead by half-time. But Chicago's defence stepped up in the second half to stifle the Packers and a field goal made it 21-6 heading into the final quarter. The Bears added another before second-year quarterback Caleb Williams, making his play-off debut, showed why he has been nicknamed 'the Iceman' by leading his team to touchdowns on three straight possessions.

Source: BBC January 11, 2026 08:07 UTC