Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET (12:00 PM CT)
Venue: Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
Broadcast: FOX: Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady, Erin Andrews (field reporter), Tom Rinaldi (field reporter), NFL+ (streaming)
Westwood One: Nate Gatter, Ryan Leaf
Local radio on WTMJ (Packers) and WBBM (Bears)
Capacity: ~61,500 (expected strong home crowd for surging Bears; Packers fans travel well in rivalry)
In a historic NFC North showdown on a rare Saturday afternoon slot, the Green Bay Packers (9-4-1) visit the resurgent Chicago Bears (10-4) at iconic Soldier Field. Chicago, riding a surprising hot streak and leading the division, aims to sweep the season series and solidify playoff positioning (potential No. 2 seed). Green Bay, battling for a wildcard spot after a mid-season tie, seeks revenge after a 27-24 home loss to the Bears in Week 7. This 202nd meeting in the NFL’s oldest rivalry features explosive young QBs, stout defenses, and high stakes in frigid Chicago conditions.
Team Records
Green Bay Packers: 9-4-1 overall (4-2-1 NFC North, 2nd in division)
Chicago Bears: 10-4 overall (5-1 NFC North, 1st in division)
Chicago has exceeded expectations under new coaching; Green Bay remains competitive despite inconsistencies.
Recent Team Forms
Green Bay Packers (6-3-1 in last 10; alternating wins): Matt LaFleur’s squad is coming off a 31-28 thriller win over Detroit on December 14, behind Jordan Love’s late-game heroics (350+ pass yards). Offense ranks top-10 in scoring; defense opportunistic but vulnerable to big plays lately. Road form solid (5-2).
Chicago Bears (8-2 in last 10; on 5-game win streak): The Bears are surging, most recently dominating Minnesota 34-17 on December 15 with balanced attack and suffocating defense. QB Caleb Williams has matured rapidly (low turnovers lately); run game led by D’Andre Swift explosive. Home dominance clear (6-1 at Soldier Field).
Weather Updates
Chicago, IL (December 20, 2025 early afternoon kickoff): Mostly cloudy with possible flurries, temperatures 28-32°F at kickoff dropping to low 20s with wind chill near 15°F. Winds NW 15-25 mph (gusts to 30+), 30-40% chance of light snow. Classic Chicago winter—wind impacts passing/deep kicks; favors ground games and physical defenses.
Injury Report (as of December 18 practice reports)
Green Bay Packers:
Out: WR Christian Watson (knee, IR), EDGE Rashan Gary (shoulder).
Questionable: RB Josh Jacobs (hamstring, limited; trending toward play), CB Jaire Alexander (groin).
Probable: QB Jordan Love (full-go after elbow soreness), LT Rasheed Walker.
Impact: Offense misses Watson’s deep threat; pass rush thinned without Gary.
Chicago Bears:
Out: LB T.J. Edwards (ankle), WR Keenan Allen (vet rest/heel).
Questionable: DE Montez Sweat (shin, expected to play limited).
Probable: QB Caleb Williams (full), RB D’Andre Swift (healthy).
Impact: Defense misses Edwards’ tackling; secondary strong otherwise.
Bears slightly healthier; Packers’ road depth tested.
Key Player Matchups
Packers QB Jordan Love vs. Bears Secondary: Love (30+ total TDs, improved decision-making) faces top-10 Bears pass defense; wind could limit deep shots to Jayden Reed/Romeo Doubs.
Bears RB D’Andre Swift vs. Packers Front Seven: Swift (1,200+ scrimmage yards) exploits Packers’ middling run D (120+ YPG allowed); key if Jacobs limited.
Packers WR Jayden Reed vs. Bears CB Jaylon Johnson: Reed’s slot quickness tests All-Pro Johnson; matchup dictates explosive plays.
Bears QB Caleb Williams vs. Packers Pass Rush: Rookie mobile (rushing TDs upside) but sacked often; depleted Packers edge (no Gary) gives time for DJ Moore/Rome Odunze.
Special Teams Edge: Both strong; wind affects kickers—Bears’ Cairo Santos reliable in cold.
Series History
All-time: Packers lead 107-95-6 (including playoffs)—NFL’s longest rivalry.
Recent: Packers dominated 2010-2023 (won 18 of 20), but Bears snapped streak with 27-24 win in Week 7 (Williams late TD drive).
This season: Bears won first meeting; Green Bay seeks split to keep division hopes alive.
Trend: Low-scoring, physical in December Chicago games.
Betting Trends
Over/Under: Heavy sharp money on Under (wind/cold December rivalry games hit Under 8 of last 10).
Trends: Bears 8-4 ATS last 12 home; Packers 6-3 ATS as road underdog under LaFleur. Series Unders dominant in cold weather (6 straight).
Historical: Bears covered in Week 7; rivalry games often decided by FG.
PACKERS NOTES:
• QB JORDAN LOVE passed for 276 yards & TD & added 29 rush yards in Week 15. Aims for 4th in row with TD pass & 8th in row on road with TD pass. Ranks tied-5th with 23 TD passes this season & 6th with 101.9 rating in 2025. Has 2+ TD passes in 11 of his past 12 on primetime. Had 234 pass yards & 3 TDs in Week 14 meeting. • RB JOSH JACOBS led team with 73 rush yards & TD & had TD catch in Week 15. Has 90+ scrimmage yards in 5 of his past 6. Has 1,160 scrimmage yards in 2025, his 7th consecutive season with 1,000+ scrimmage yards, tied-most since 2019 (Derrick Henry). Ranks tied-2nd with 13 rush TDs in 2025. Aims for 9th in row on primetime with rush TD. Had 86 rush yards & TD in Week 14 meeting. • WR CHRISTIAN WATSON had 89 rec. yards & 2 TDs in Week 14 meeting. Has 80+ rec. yards & TD in 2 of his past 3. • WR JAYDEN REED has 50+ scrimmage yards in 3 of his past 4 vs. Chi. • LB QUAY WALKER led team with 9 tackles & had TFL in Week 15. Aims for 3rd in row with 9+ tackles & 4th in row vs. Chi. with 8+ tackles. Has 5+ tackles in all 14 games this season. • LB EDGERRIN COOPER had 8 tackles, 2 TFL, PD & FR in Week 15. Aims for 4th in row with 8+ tackles. Has TFL in 2 of his past 3 games on road. Had 11 tackles in Week 14 meeting. • DL RASHAN GARY has sack in 2 of his past 3 games vs. Chi. & TFL in 3 of his past 4. • DL COLBY WOODEN aims for 3rd in row on primetime with TFL. • CB KEISEAN NIXON had INT & 2 PD in Week 14 meeting. Ranks tied-2nd with 16 PD this season. Aims for 5th in row on road with 5+ tackles. Aims for 5th in row on primetime with PD. • S XAVIER MCKINNEY had 7 tackles & 3 PD in Week 15. Has 5+ tackles in 11 of his past 12 games & 7+ tackles in 2 of his past 3 vs. Chi. Aims for 4th in row on road with PD & 3rd in row on primetime with 7+ tackles.
BEARS NOTES:
• QB CALEB WILLIAMS passed for 242 yards & 2 TDs for 112.5 rating in Week 15. Aims for 5th in row with TD pass. Had 2 TD passes in Week 14 meeting. Aims for 3rd in row with TD pass vs. GB. • RB D’ANDRE SWIFT led team with 98 rush yards & 2 TDs in Week 15. Has rush TD in 2 of his past 3. Has 70+ scrimmage yards in 8 of his past 9 games & had 82 scrimmage yards in Week 14 meeting. • RB KYLE MONANGAI (rookie) has rush TD in 3 of his past 4 at home. Ranks tied-5th among rookies with 5 rush TDs this season. • WR DJ MOORE had 69 rec. yards & 2 TDs in Week 15. Aims for 3rd in row at home with 2+ TDs. • WR LUTHER BURDEN (rookie) had team-high 84 rec. yards in Week 15. • TE COLSTON LOVELAND (rookie) had 63 rec. yards last week. Ranks tied-5th among rookies with 4 TD catches this season & 4th with 498 rec. yards among rookie TEs in 2025. • LB T.J. EDWARDS led team with 9 tackles & had TFL in Week 15. Aims for 3rd in row at home with TFL. • LB D’MARCO JACKSON had 7 tackles, 2 PD, INT & sack in Week 15, 1 of 3 (Joey Porter & Daiyan Henley) to do so in a single game this season. • DL AUSTIN BOOKER had career-high 2 sacks in Week 15. • DL MONTEZ SWEAT had sack in Week 14 meeting & has sack in 4 of his past 5 games at home. • DL GRADY JARRETT had 1st sack of season in Week 15. • DB C.J. GARDNER-JOHNSON had 2 PD & 2nd straight game with INT in Week 15. Has TFL in 2 of his past 3 at home. Had 10 tackles & INT in Week 14 meeting. • DB KEVIN BYARD ranks 1st with 6 INTs this season. • DB NASHON WRIGHT ranks tied-2nd with 5 INTs this season. • DB JAYLON JOHNSON had 1st INT of season in Week 15.
Game Odds
Green Bay Packers 46.5
Chicago Bears – 1.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, December 19, 2025
