Chicago
Bears
4-0
16
FINAL
38
Green Bay
Packers
4-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding display, the Green Bay Packers topped the Chicago Bears 38-16 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. This victory not only secures a crucial divisional win but also solidifies the Packers' position as a front-runner in the NFC North.
Malik Willis was the star of the show, throwing for a staggering 484 yards and four touchdowns, while also contributing on the ground with 71 rushing yards. Jaxon Smith-Njigba emerged as a top target, racking up 205 receiving yards, showcasing the Packers' explosive offensive capabilities. Together, they formed a potent combination that kept the Bears' defense on their heels throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Bears struggled to contain the Packers' offensive onslaught, with Jeffery Simmons leading the charge for Chicago with five total tackles and three sacks. Despite Simmons' efforts, the turning point came midway through the second quarter when Willis connected with Smith-Njigba for a 75-yard touchdown, giving Green Bay a lead they would never relinquish. The Bears' inability to respond to that momentum shift ultimately sealed their fate in this matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 42 | 30 | 71% | 484 | 4 | 1 | 131.4 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 34 | 17 | 50% | 249 | 1 | 1 | 71.8 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 6 | 71 | 11.8 | 8 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 5 | 8 | 1.6 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 11 | 205 | 18.6 | 45 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 11 | 141 | 12.8 | 88 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 6 | 80 | 13.3 | 11 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 19 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 19 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 20 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 28 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 10 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 14 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Donovan Wilson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jimmie Ward | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dani Dennis-Sutton | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ronnie Harrison Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Giles-Harris | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| David Onyemata | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 65 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

