Chicago
Bears
1-1
17
FINAL
35
Green Bay
Packers
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 3 matchup, the Green Bay Packers topped the Chicago Bears with a final score of 35-17, solidifying their early-season dominance. The victory not only boosts the Packers' confidence but also serves as a statement within the NFC North, as they continue to assert their position in the race for the playoffs.
Quarterback Jordan Love was the star of the show, throwing for 287 yards and an impressive five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers. Matthew Golden was a standout target, racking up 123 receiving yards while consistently finding space in the Bears' secondary. Meanwhile, Josh Jacobs contributed on the ground with 57 rushing yards, helping to balance the Packers' offensive attack.
The Green Bay defense played a crucial role in securing the win, with Nick Cross leading the charge with five total tackles and Jakorian Bennett adding an interception to the mix. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Love tossed three touchdown passes in quick succession, giving Green Bay a commanding lead that the Bears could never overcome. The Packers' ability to capitalize on turnovers and pressure from their defense ultimately sealed the deal in this rivalry showdown.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 26 | 20 | 77% | 287 | 5 | 0 | 151.7 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 27 | 16 | 59% | 264 | 2 | 3 | 77.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 14 | 57 | 4.1 | 29 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 7 | 43 | 6.1 | 9 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Golden | WR | 4 | 123 | 30.8 | 32 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 6 | 115 | 19.2 | 88 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 4 | 94 | 23.5 | 38 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 16 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | — | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 18 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Ryan Williams | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Damien Martinez | FB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruben Hyppolite II | SAM | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eugene Asante | SAM | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris McClellan | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Shemar Turner | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bear Alexander | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dani Dennis-Sutton | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Slye | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 40 |
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ryan Stonehouse | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

