Bears at Packers
Green Bay Packers 21, Chicago Bears 14 · New Era Draft
Final Score
Bears 14 2 TD · 0 FG · 2 XP
Packers 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XPJordan Love 284 yds passingaleksandar volkov 149 yds rushingMatthew Golden 137 yds receivingKeisean Nixon 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 141 · 308Passing yards -12 · 271Rushing yards 153 · 37Completions 7/18 · 15/28Yards per carry 8.5 · 4.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 6d ago
In a tightly contested matchup, the Green Bay Packers overcame the Chicago Bears with a final score of 21-14, solidifying their position in the NFC North during Week 5 of the 2026 season. This victory not only boosts the Packers' playoff aspirations but also serves as a critical momentum shift in their ongoing rivalry with Chicago.
Packers quarterback Jordan Love had a standout performance, throwing for 284 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers. Among them, Matthew Golden was particularly impressive, racking up 137 receiving yards, which included several key catches that kept drives alive and put points on the board for Green Bay. Meanwhile, Chicago's Aleksandar Volkov dominated on the ground, amassing 149 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to secure a win.
Defensively, the Packers' Keisean Nixon was a game-changer, recording one sack and two crucial interceptions that stifled the Bears' offense at pivotal moments. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Nixon's second interception halted a promising Chicago drive, allowing Green Bay to regain control and ultimately secure the victory. With this win, the Packers demonstrate their defensive prowess alongside a potent offensive strategy, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 7/18 | 39% | 23 | 1 | 3 | 25.9 |
| Packers | ||||||
| Jordan LoveQB | 15/28 | 54% | 284 | 2 | 2 | 83.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||||
| aleksandar volkovHB | 17 | 149 | 8.8 | 23 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Packers | |||||||
| Josh JacobsHB | 8 | 34 | 4.3 | 18 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jordan LoveQB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||||
| Hunter HenryTE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Cole KmetTE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| aleksandar volkovHB | 4 | 4 | 1.0 | 15 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Packers | |||||||
| Matthew GoldenWR | 4 | 137 | 34.3 | 34 | 0 | 54 | 0 |
| Tucker KraftTE | 2 | 59 | 29.5 | 41 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Jonnu SmithTE | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 31 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jayden ReedWR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Christian WatsonWR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Josh JacobsHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||
| Coby BryantFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. EdwardsWILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyler GordonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery SimmonsDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon ThienemanSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Neville GallimoreDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin BushMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack SanbornMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon JohnsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrique Stevenson SrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Fields IIMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin BookerLEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Packers | |||||
| Keisean NixonCB | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Evan WilliamsSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Zaire FranklinMIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinneySS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon HargraveDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin CooperWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-JusteCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon BullardFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah ParsonsREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destone JonesLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Montez SweatLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||
| Cairo SantosK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Packers | |||
| Trey SmackK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |