Chicago Bears Rally To Defeat Packers In Wild-Card
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CHICAGO — Caleb Williams led the Chicago Bears to a 31-27 wild-card victory over the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night, throwing a go-ahead 25-yard touchdown pass to DJ Moore with 1:43 remaining. Chicago trailed 21-3 at halftime and 21-6 entering the fourth quarter before outscoring Green Bay 25-6 in the final period. Jordan Love drove the Packers into Chicago territory late, but Jaquan Brisker broke up a pass in the end zone as time expired. The Bears, NFC North champions under coach Ben Johnson, will host an upcoming divisional-round game next weekend. Based on 8 articles reviewed and supporting research.
About this summary
This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 8 original reports from Daily Breeze, Los Angeles Times, AP NEWS, Twin Cities, The Baltimore Sun, The Orange County Register, New York Post and WLUK.
Timeline of Events
- Regular season saw Chicago win the NFC North and split tight games with Green Bay.
- Wild-card game began with the Packers building a 21-3 halftime lead over Chicago.
- Bears remained behind 21-6 entering the fourth quarter before launching a comeback.
- Caleb Williams threw a 25-yard go-ahead touchdown to DJ Moore with 1:43 remaining.
- Jaquan Brisker broke up the final pass in the end zone as time expired; Bears advance.
- Articles Published:
- 8
- Right Leaning:
- 2
- Left Leaning:
- 1
- Neutral:
- 5
- Distribution:
- Left 13%, Center 63%, Right 25%
The Chicago Bears organization — including rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, wide receiver DJ Moore, coach Ben Johnson and the team's supporters — benefited from a comeback victory that secures a home divisional-round playoff game and postseason momentum.
The Green Bay Packers organization — players, coaches and fans — suffered a narrow playoff elimination after surrendering an 18-point lead and failing to convert a final drive as time expired.
Coverage of Story:
From Left
Caleb Williams rallies Bears from 18 points down in wild-card win over Packers
Los Angeles TimesFrom Center
Chicago Bears Rally To Defeat Packers In Wild-Card
Daily Breeze AP NEWS Twin Cities The Baltimore Sun The Orange County Register
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