Green Bay
Packers
11-3
34
FINAL
22
Chicago
Bears
4-10
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 16 matchup, the Green Bay Packers topped the Chicago Bears 34-22, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the regular season comes to a close. The victory not only boosts the Packers' momentum but also leaves the Bears scrambling for answers as they look to end the season on a high note.
Quarterback Jordan Love was the standout performer for Green Bay, throwing for an impressive 398 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to stretch the field and connect with his targets. Wide receiver Matthew Golden was a key beneficiary, racking up 137 receiving yards and delivering crucial plays throughout the game. On the ground, D’Andre Swift led the Bears with 81 rushing yards but struggled to find the end zone.
Defensively, the Packers made their mark with crucial plays, most notably Zyon McCollum's interception that shifted momentum in their favor. Zaire Franklin's sack added to the pressure on the Bears' offense, contributing to a challenging day for Chicago's quarterback. The turning point came late in the third quarter when McCollum's pick set up a touchdown drive, allowing Green Bay to stretch their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 41 | 26 | 398 | 3 | 0 | 119.7 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 47 | 29 | 299 | 1 | 1 | 78.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 12 | 81 | 6.8 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 15 | 41 | 2.7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 8 | 27 | 3.4 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| MarShawn Lloyd | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 4 | 4 | 1.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Golden | WR | 6 | 137 | 22.8 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 8 | 109 | 13.6 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 9 | 97 | 10.8 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 6 | 85 | 14.2 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 7 | 55 | 7.9 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zyon McCollum | FS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Turner | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Booker | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris McClellan | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 3 | 3 | 1 | 48 |
| Trey Smack | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 39 |

