Chicago
Bears
2-2
35
FINAL
38
Green Bay
Packers
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Green Bay Packers narrowly defeated the Chicago Bears with a final score of 38-35. The stakes were high as both teams sought to solidify their playoff positioning early in the 2026 season, making this showdown crucial for momentum going forward.
The offensive fireworks were led by Packers quarterback Jordan Love, who threw for an impressive 354 yards, showcasing his aerial prowess. On the other side, Bears rookie Caleb Williams matched that intensity with five touchdown passes, while D'Andre Swift added a solid ground game with 74 rushing yards. Rome Odunze was a standout for Chicago, racking up 188 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Packers made pivotal plays when it mattered most, including an interception from Brandon Cisse that shifted the game's momentum. Keisean Nixon contributed with a sack, disrupting Chicago's offensive rhythm and putting pressure on Williams during key drives. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter, when Cisse's interception set up a touchdown drive that ultimately sealed the victory for Green Bay.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 21 | 16 | 76% | 354 | 3 | 1 | 137.4 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 23 | 16 | 70% | 334 | 5 | 1 | 133.6 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 15 | 74 | 4.9 | 18 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 12 | 32 | 2.7 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Odunze | WR | 8 | 188 | 23.5 | 101 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 3 | 131 | 43.7 | 56 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 4 | 74 | 18.5 | 48 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Johnny Wilson | WR | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 33 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 15 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Savion Williams | WR | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 20 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 8 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 4 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 5 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrique Stevenson Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Trey Smack | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 33 |

