The Bears' loss to the Packers was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading blows and neither able to gain a clear advantage. In the end, it was Keisean Nixon's interception of Caleb Williams' pass in the end zone with just 22 seconds left that sealed the win for Green Bay.
But despite the outcome, the rivalry between these two teams is very much alive and well. In fact, Sunday's game marked the first time this season that the Bears have been pushed to the limit by their arch-rivals. As Matt Eberflus put it after his team's 28-21 loss: "That was a winnable game." The Bears' head coach will certainly be looking for ways to improve upon that performance, particularly when it comes to protecting quarterback Caleb Williams.
One of the key factors in the Packers' success on Sunday was their pass rush. Micah Parsons and company were able to pressure Williams all game long, making it difficult for him to get comfortable in the pocket. On the flip side, the Bears' offense showed flashes of brilliance, particularly in the form of Luther Burden's big plays down the field.
The loss drops the Bears back into seventh place in the NFC standings, just one game behind division rival Detroit. The Packers, meanwhile, vault into second place after their victory over the Bears. The teams will meet again in two weeks for another chapter in this ongoing rivalry.
As for Ben Johnson, he's taking the loss hard, but also sees it as an opportunity to learn and improve. "We get another chance at it in two weeks," he said after the game. And make no mistake, Johnson has his attention now. His pregame remark about beating Packers coach Matt LaFleur twice a year clearly got under LaFleur's skin, and their post-game handshake was as cold as icy air.
The rivalry between these two teams is one for the ages. The drama, the intensity, the physicality – it all combines to make for some truly compelling football. And with both teams now set to meet again in two weeks, fans can expect another thrilling chapter in this ongoing saga.
But despite the outcome, the rivalry between these two teams is very much alive and well. In fact, Sunday's game marked the first time this season that the Bears have been pushed to the limit by their arch-rivals. As Matt Eberflus put it after his team's 28-21 loss: "That was a winnable game." The Bears' head coach will certainly be looking for ways to improve upon that performance, particularly when it comes to protecting quarterback Caleb Williams.
One of the key factors in the Packers' success on Sunday was their pass rush. Micah Parsons and company were able to pressure Williams all game long, making it difficult for him to get comfortable in the pocket. On the flip side, the Bears' offense showed flashes of brilliance, particularly in the form of Luther Burden's big plays down the field.
The loss drops the Bears back into seventh place in the NFC standings, just one game behind division rival Detroit. The Packers, meanwhile, vault into second place after their victory over the Bears. The teams will meet again in two weeks for another chapter in this ongoing rivalry.
As for Ben Johnson, he's taking the loss hard, but also sees it as an opportunity to learn and improve. "We get another chance at it in two weeks," he said after the game. And make no mistake, Johnson has his attention now. His pregame remark about beating Packers coach Matt LaFleur twice a year clearly got under LaFleur's skin, and their post-game handshake was as cold as icy air.
The rivalry between these two teams is one for the ages. The drama, the intensity, the physicality – it all combines to make for some truly compelling football. And with both teams now set to meet again in two weeks, fans can expect another thrilling chapter in this ongoing saga.
. I get it, they've gotta bounce back and beat the Packers again soon, but can't we just enjoy the rivalry for what it is – one of the best in the league?! The drama between Johnson and LaFleur is giving me life, btw 
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the bears are so predictable, always trying to come from behind and never really executing their game plan. i mean, matthew eberflus is supposed to be their coach but he cant make decisions under pressure like that. ben johnson is right tho, they have another chance in 2 weeks and this time they need to step up their game or risk falling even further behind.
. his pass rush was relentless and it made all the difference in the end. as for luther burden, yeah he's been making some big plays but can he be consistent? only time will tell
. the packers vs bears is always going to be a battle royale and fans are in for another thrilling chapter in two weeks 
? It'll be interesting to see how this rivalry plays out over the next few weeks 
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I think the Bears are due for a bounce back game! 
. And did you see Micah Parsons and company sack Williams 4 times? 
and i'm not even mad at them for trying, i just think ben johnson needs to step up his game or else they'll be watching the playoffs from home again 
. And Luther Burden's big plays down the field were some highlight moments, for sure! But defense wins championships, right? 
On the other hand, Ben Johnson and his team get another shot at revenge in two weeks 
. That rivalry between these teams is getting more intense by the minute 
The Bears came so close, but that one sec interception by Keisean Nixon was EVERYTHING 
. Bring on next week, I need more of this Bears-Packers drama 
. It makes me think that life can be unpredictable, but we gotta take responsibility for our actions too 
. We can't blame others for setbacks, we gotta learn from them and move forward 
. That's the spirit!
But seriously, the Bears just need to work on protecting their QB and they'll be golden. And by the way, 7th place in the NFC standings is not that bad either, they're still pretty close to Detroit. 
Still, it's gonna be a big test for Matt Eberflus and his squad when they face off against the Lions in their next game...
. One thing for sure, this rivalry is on 
. The Bears need to work on protecting their QB if they wanna take down the Pack again in two weeks 
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. The fact that teams are just going to keep playing through injuries is just ridiculous. We need some real change on this front, not just empty promises from the league 
and now he's all fired up 
Can't wait for the rematch in two weeks 
it's not just about the pass rush, though - they've also gotta be better at stopping the run 
micah parsons is a beast and he's always making plays. but ben johnson's right, this loss can actually be an opportunity for them to learn and improve 
maybe they'll come out stronger next time against the packers