The NFC Wild Card round kicks off with a classic rivalry clash as the No. 7 Chicago Bears (9-8) travel to Lambeau Field to take on the No. 2 Green Bay Packers (11-6) on Saturday night at 8 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock, with streaming available on fuboTV (try for free).
This marks the 210th meeting between the two historic NFC North foes, with Green Bay holding a 109-95-6 all-time edge. The Packers have won four of the last five, including a 38-20 victory in Week 18 that secured their playoff spot.
Team Storylines
Chicago Bears After missing the playoffs for four straight seasons, the Bears return to the postseason under head coach Matt Eberflus. Caleb Williams has shown flashes of brilliance in his rookie year, throwing for 3,800+ yards and 22 touchdowns, while the defense has been bolstered by Montez Sweat and a resurgent secondary. However, Chicago faces a tough road test against a Packers team that has dominated them recently.
Green Bay Packers The Packers have turned their season around after a 2-5 start, winning nine of their last 11 games. Jordan Love has been excellent, posting a 101.5 passer rating with 3,900 yards and 28 touchdowns. The run game remains potent with Josh Jacobs, and the defense has stepped up with key contributions from Xavier McKinney and Rashan Gary.
Betting Odds (DraftKings)
- Spread: Packers -6.5
- Over/Under: 45.5 points
- Moneyline: Packers -280, Bears +225
How to Watch
- TV: NBC
- Streaming: Peacock, fuboTV (free trial available)
- Radio: Local affiliates for both teams
Prediction
Green Bay’s home-field advantage, experience in big games, and strong finish to the regular season make them the clear favorite. The Packers’ offense should exploit Chicago’s secondary, while their defense limits Williams’ big plays.
Final Score Prediction: Packers 27, Bears 20 Best Bet: Packers -6.5 (expect Green Bay to pull away late) Player Prop: Jordan Love Over 250 passing yards (he’s cleared this mark in 10 of his last 12 starts)
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