Green Bay
Packers
9-8
14
FINAL
35
Chicago
Bears
15-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Wildcard Round matchup, the Chicago Bears topped the Green Bay Packers 35-14, advancing further in the 2026 postseason. The stakes were high as both teams vied for a chance to keep their championship hopes alive, but it was the Bears who came out on top with a commanding performance.
Caleb Williams led the charge for Chicago, throwing for an impressive 313 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers under pressure. D'Andre Swift added 48 rushing yards, providing a balanced offensive attack, while the Bears' playmakers consistently found ways to exploit the Packers' defense.
Defensively, the Bears were equally formidable, highlighted by Dillon Thieneman's two interceptions, which proved pivotal in shifting momentum. Montez Sweat added to the Bears' dominance with a sack, while the Packers struggled to contain Chicago’s offensive firepower. The turning point came early in the second half, when Thieneman's second pick set up a touchdown that pushed the Bears' lead to three scores, sealing the game and sending Chicago into the next round.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 22 | 16 | 313 | 5 | 1 | 135.4 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 16 | 9 | 248 | 2 | 3 | 101.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 9 | 48 | 5.3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 6 | 12 | 2.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Elijah Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Golden | WR | 2 | 114 | 57.0 | 1 | 92 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 2 | 82 | 41.0 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 2 | 54 | 27.0 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 1 | 50 | 50.0 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Elijah Moore | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Savage | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris McClellan | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Prater | K | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

