The Chicago Bears invade Lambeau Field for a high-stakes NFC North showdown with the Green Bay Packers, where a Bears victory would extend their surprising five-game winning streak and solidify their division lead, while the Packers aim to reclaim first place amid a three-game surge capped by a Thanksgiving triumph over Detroit. Chicago’s rookie sensation Caleb Williams has ignited a balanced attack, but their injury-plagued linebacker corps faces a test against Green Bay’s explosive backfield led by Josh Jacobs. The Packers, leaning on Jordan Love’s arm and a opportunistic defense (No. 6 in points allowed at 18.8/g), boast home-field magic in December (8-1 SU last 9 vs. Bears at Lambeau). With frigid conditions potentially favoring Green Bay’s physicality, this rivalry renewal—Packers hold a 4-1 edge in the last five—could hinge on trench warfare and red-zone efficiency.
Venue and Game Details
Location: Lambeau Field, 1265 Lombardi Avenue, Green Bay, WI 54304. The historic open-air stadium seats 81,441 and is legendary for its frozen tundra and raucous crowd, especially in December divisional clashes.
Kickoff: 3:25 p.m. CT (4:25 p.m. ET).
Broadcast: FOX: Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady, Erin Andrews (field reporter), Tom Rinaldi (field reporter
Local radio on WBBM 780 AM (CHI) and WTMJ 620 AM (GB).
Weather: Chilly and blustery—mostly cloudy with highs around 32°F and lows dipping to 22°F by kickoff. 30% chance of light snow flurries (under 0.5 inches); winds 15-20 mph from the northwest, gusting to 25 mph, which could slicken the field and impact deep passes.
Injury Report
Both teams’ defenses are hit hard, particularly at linebacker for Chicago and the secondary for Green Bay. Latest from Tuesday, December 2 practice reports (final statuses Friday):
| Team | Player | Position | Injury | Practice Status | Est. Game Status |
| Bears | T.J. Edwards | LB | Hand/Hamstring | DNP (Mon); Limited (Tue) | Questionable; returned to practice but limited—key tackler (89 tackles). |
| Noah Sewell | LB | Elbow | DNP (Mon); Limited (Tue) | Questionable; backup LB depth strained. | |
| Ruben Hyppolite II | LB | Shoulder | DNP (Mon/Tue) | Out; fill-in starter missed Week 13. | |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | Hip | DNP (Mon/Tue) | Out; ruled out, forces Jaylon Johnson back opposite Kyler Gordon. | |
| Dominique Robinson | DE | Concussion | DNP (Mon/Tue) | Out; protocol, pass rush thins. | |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | Calf | Full (Tue) | Probable; off IR, boosts secondary. | |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | Groin | Full (Tue) | Probable; off IR, lockdown corner returns. | |
| Packers | Devonte Wyatt | DT | Ankle | DNP (IR) | Out; season-ending ligament damage from Thanksgiving—huge interior loss. |
| Jayden Reed | WR | Collarbone | Limited (Tue) | Questionable; designated for return, could debut post-IR if cleared medically. | |
| Nate Hobbs | CB | Knee (MCL) | Limited (Tue) | Questionable; slot coverage key vs. Moore. | |
| Lukas Van Ness | DE | Foot | Limited (Tue) | Questionable; in walking boot, rehab setback limits snaps. | |
| Quay Walker | LB | Shoulder (Stinger) | Limited (Tue) | Probable; quick recovery expected. | |
| MarShawn Lloyd | RB | Groin | Limited (Tue) | Questionable; 21-day window opened, depth behind Jacobs. |
Bears’ LB room vulnerable without Edwards/Sewell; Packers’ D-line softens sans Wyatt.
Key Player Matchups
This clash pits two top-10 scoring offenses (Bears No. 8 at 26.1 pts/g, Packers No. 10 at 24.5) against defenses allowing 23+ pts/g. Rivalry intensity amps up the trenches.
Caleb Williams (CHI QB) vs. Packers Secondary (Hobbs? + Jaire Alexander)
Williams (58.1% comp., 2,722 yds, 17 TD/5 INT) faces GB’s No. 12 pass D (202.7 ypg allowed). If Hobbs questionable, slot exploits for DJ Moore; Williams’ mobility (61 rush yds, 3 TD) tests Alexander in man (No. 8 press rate).
Jordan Love (GB QB) vs. Bears Front Seven (minus Edwards?)
Love (67.0% comp., 2,794 yds, 19 TD/3 INT) vs. CHI’s No. 15 rush D (105 ypg allowed). Without Edwards, blitz packages weaken; Love’s 104.3 rating projects 250+ yds if pocket holds.
D’Andre Swift (CHI RB) vs. Packers Run D
Swift (160 car, 774 yds, 4.8 ypc) meets GB’s No. 14 stop unit (105 ypg allowed). Packers allow 3.9 ypc; Swift’s burst (14.5 ypc long) could grind 85+ if volume 20+ carries.
Josh Jacobs (GB RB) vs. Bears DL
Jacobs (186 car, 731 yds, 3.9 ypc) vs. CHI’s No. 18 rush D (118 ypg allowed). Wyatt out opens lanes; Jacobs’ power (11 TD) projects 90+ yds in Lambeau cold.
DJ Moore/Rome Odunze (CHI WRs) vs. Packers CBs
Moore (67 rec, 502 yds) and Odunze (rookie breakout) vs. Alexander/Hobbs. If Reed returns, doubles thin; Bears target deep (65 long), but wind caps explosiveness.
Team Records and Standings Context
Bears: 9-3 (1st NFC North, .750 win%). 2nd in NFC playoff picture. Offense: No. 8 passing (226.8/g), No. 6 rushing (153.8/g), T-8th pts (26.1/g). Defense: No. 14 pts allowed (22.4/g).
Packers: 8-3-1 (2nd NFC North, .708 win%). 4th in NFC wild-card. Offense: No. 7 passing (233.9/g), No. 16 rushing (117.2/g), T-10th pts (24.5/g). Defense: No. 6 pts allowed (18.8/g).
Recent Team Forms
Bears scorching with rookie-led surge; Packers steady but vulnerable to run-heavy foes.
Bears Last 5 Games (5-0):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Stats |
| Nov. 28 | @ PHI | W 24-15 | Williams: 154 yds, 3 TD; Monangai: 130 yds—trenches dominate. |
| Nov. 23 | vs. PIT | W 31-28 | Williams: 239 yds, 4 TD; Swift: 80 yds—comeback thriller. |
| Nov. 16 | @ MIN | W 19-17 | Williams: 193 yds, 1 TD; Swift: 90 yds—defensive stand seals. |
| Nov. 9 | vs. NYG | W 24-20 | Williams: 220 yds, 3 TD; Odunze: 86 yds—balanced win. |
| Nov. 2 | @ CIN | W 47-42 | Williams: 280 yds, 6 TD; Monangai: 176 yds—shootout explosion. |
Packers Last 5 Games (3-2):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Stats |
| Nov. 27 | @ DET | W 31-24 | Love: 234 yds, 4 TD; Jacobs: 83 yds—Thanksgiving revenge. |
| Nov. 23 | vs. MIN | W 23-6 | Love: 139 yds, 2 TD; Wilson: 107 yds—D clamps rival. |
| Nov. 16 | @ NYG | W 27-20 | Love: 174 yds, 4 TD; Doubs: 53 yds—road grit. |
| Nov. 10 | vs. PHI | L 10-7 | Love: 176 yds, 1 TD; Jacobs: 74 yds—offense stifled. |
| Nov. 2 | vs. CAR | L 16-13 | Love: 273 yds, 1 TD; Doubs: 91 yds—upset heartbreaker. |
Bears win by avg. 12 pts; Packers 0-2 when <100 rush yds.
Series History
The Packers dominate the modern era (11-1 SU under LaFleur), but Bears stole a playoff-clinching road win in January. All-time: Packers lead 108-96-6 (including playoffs; GB 1-1 postseason). Last 5 meetings:
Jan. 5, 2025: Bears 24, Packers 22 (CHI).
Nov. 17, 2024: Packers 20, Bears 19 (GB).
Jan. 7, 2024: Packers 17, Bears 9 (GB).
Sep. 10, 2023: Packers 38, Bears 20 (GB).
Dec. 4, 2022: Packers 28, Bears 19 (GB).
H2H avg. 39.4 total pts; unders hit 3/5 since 2023, low-scoring at Lambeau.
Betting Trends
Spread: Bears 8-4 ATS (67%); Packers 7-4-1 ATS (63%). CHI 5-1 ATS last 6 road; GB 4-2 ATS at home.
Total: Over in 7 of CHI’s 12 (58%); 6 of GB’s 12 (50%). Divisional unders 55% this year.
Key Trends: Packers 11-1 SU last 12 vs. Bears; Bears 8-2 ATS last 10 overall. GB 8-1 SU last 9 home vs. CHI.
Projected Score: Green Bay Packers 27, Chicago Bears 20
BEARS NOTES:
• QB CALEB WILLIAMS passed for 154 yards & TD in Week 13. Has TD pass in 4 of his past 5 games. Had TD pass in last meeting. • RB KYLE MONANGAI (rookie) & RB D’ANDRE SWIFT each rushed for 125+ yards & a TD in Week 13 to become 1st RB duo in NFL with 125+ rush yards & rush TD in the same game since 2008 & only the 5th RB duo to do so in the last 50 seasons. • WR ROME ODUNZE aims for 100th career reception (98) & 1,500 career rec. yards (1,395). • TE COLSTON LOVELAND ranks tied-2nd with 3 TD catches & 4th with 406 rec. yards among rookie TEs this season. • TE COLE KMET had 2nd TD catch this season in Week 13. • DL MONTEZ SWEAT ranks tied-6th in NFC with 7.5 sacks this season. • LB AMEN OGBONGBEMIGA had 1st PD this season in Week 13. • LB D’MARCO JACKSON aims for 3rd in row with 5+ tackles. • DB NAHSHON WRIGHT had 5 tackles, FF & FR in Week 13. Has INT in 2 of his past 3 vs. division & ranks tied-2nd with 5 INTs this season. Aims for 3rd in row with 5+ tackles. • DB KEVIN BYARD co-led team with 6 tackles & had INT in Week 13, his 6th INT in 2025, the most in NFL. Ranks 1st in NFL with 35 INTs since 2016. Aims for 7th in row with 5+ tackles & 3rd in row on road with INT. Had 14 tackles, sack, TFL & FF in last meeting. • DB JAQUAN BRISKER co-led team with 6 tackles & PD in Week 13. Aims for 3rd in row with 6+ tackles. Has PD in 3 of his past 4. Had 8 tackles, TFL & FR in last meeting. • DB CJ GARDNER-JOHNSON has TFL in 2 of his past 3 on road. Ranks 1st among S with 3 sacks in 2025. Ranks tied-10th with 18 INTs since 2019. Had 5 tackles in last meeting.
PACKERS NOTES:
• QB JORDAN LOVE passed for 234 yards & tied career-high 4 TDs for 124.2 rating in Week 13. Has 2+ TD passes in 2 of his past 3. Ranks tied-7th with 19 TD passes this season. Has TD pass in 3 of his past 4 vs. Chi. • RB JOSH JACOBS had 83 rush yards in Week 13. Has 90+ scrimmage yards in 3 of his past 4 games. Has rush TD in 4 of his past 5 vs. Chi. Aims for 7th consecutive season with 1,000+ scrimmage yards (976). • RB EMANUEL WILSON has rush TD in 2 of his past 3. • WR DONTAYVION WICKS led team with 6 catches for 94 yards & season-high 2 TDs in Week 13. • WR CHRISTIAN WATSON had 80 rec. yards & TD in Week 13 to reach 2,000+ career rec. yards (2,016). Has rec. TD in 2 of his past 3. Aims for 7th in row with 45+ rec. yards. • WR ROMEO DOUBS had 5th TD catch in 2025 last week. • LB ISAIAH MCDUFFIE led team with season-high 12 tackles & had 2 TFL in Week 13. Aims for 4th in row with 8+ tackles. Has 0.5+ sack in 2 of his past 3. • LB EDGERRIN COOPER had 8 tackles in Week 13. Has 6+ tackles in 4 of his past 5. Had 7 tackles, TFL & FR in last meeting. Aims for 3rd in row vs. Chi. with 7+ tackles. • DL MICAH PARSONS recorded 2.5 sacks & 3 TFL in Week 13, his 18th career game with 2+ sacks, the 4th-most such games with 2+ sacks in 1st 5 seasons since 1982. Has 65 career sacks, the 5th-most in 1st 5 seasons since 1982. • CB KEISEAN NIXON had 7 tackles last week. Ranks tied-3rd in NFL with 14 PD this season. • S XAVIER MCKINNEY has PD in 2 of his past 3. Has 5+ tackles in 9 of his past 10. Had INT in last meeting. • S EVAN WILLIAMS had 8 tackles in Week 13. Has INT in 2 of his past 3.
Game Odds
Chicago Bears 44.5
Green Bay Packers – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, December 6, 2025
