EPISODE CXIII: CHICAGO BEARS VS. GREEN BAY PACKERS (PLAYOFF EDITION) — For as much as we discuss “big games” throughout a 17-game schedule, they don’t get much bigger than what we are about to witness between Chicago and Green Bay. The 213th installment of the NFL’s longest active rivalry is the third game between the bitter adversaries since the start of December. Plus, it is also the third playoff game between the teams. For all intents and purposes, this is the ultimate rubber match.
CHICAGO BEARS VS. GREEN BAY PACKERS — SATURDAY’S NOTES
For Chicago’s football team, this is an opportunity to bury Green Bay’s aura and mystique. This is the chance for the Bears to put an end to the stranglehold the Packers have had on this franchise during the modern era. What better time than now to establish yourself as a legit force to be reckon with in the years to come than by knocking off the main antagonist in every one of your football-related nightmares?
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And on the other side, the Packers hope to play spoiler. Green Bay is battered, bruised, and banged up. On top of that, the Packers could be in a transitional phase. There is a belief, in some circles, that Matt LaFleur could be coaching his final game with the Packers. This reporting from NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport tries to calm the flames…
The #Packers and coach Matt LaFleur will meet shortly after the season ends to discuss extending his contract, with both sides hoping for a great outcome. My story: t.co/PnxEPFzvtJ t.co/PnxEPFzvtJ
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 10, 2026… but the Packers have a history of ending things one year too early. Look no further than how that franchise handled the exits of quarterbacks Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers. Remember how they dismissed Mike McCarthy? With Jon-Eric Sullivan leaving his post in Green Bay’s front office to run the Miami Dolphins, that job could entice LaFleur if an agreement can’t be made on an extension. Even if John Harbaugh (or someone else) gets the Dolphins gig, open jobs with the Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, and elsewhere could entice LaFleur and the Packers to orchestrate a split.
Bears-Packers is always loaded with drama. But this one might take the cake. We’ll see you on the other side.
How to Watch, Listen, and Stream the Game
TV: Prime Video (Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit, Kaylee Hartung); FOX-32 (Chicago), NBC-26 (Green Bay), FOX-6 (Milwaukee)Streaming: NFL+Radio: ESPN 1000 AM (Jeff Joniak, Tom Thayer, Jason McKie); LATINO MIX 93.5 FM (Omar Ramos)
Chicago Bears (2025: 11-6) vs Green Bay Packers (2025: 9-7-1)
Bears-Packers Playoff PreviewKickoff Time: 7 p.m. CTSite: Soldier Field; Chicago, ILReferee: Adrian HillOdds: Packers -1.5 O/U 44.5 (via BetMGM)
A reminder: We will have Episode No. 17 of The Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast on Monday. I’m looking forward to yapping about the Bears with Patrick and Matt after this game. Here’s hoping the result is everything we want.
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Chicago Bears Projected Starters
DJ Moore catches the game-winning touchdown against the Packers at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn ImagesOffense
QB – Caleb Williams RB – D’Andre Swift WR – DJ Moore, Rome Odunze, Luther Burden III TE – Cole Kmet OL – Ozzy Trapilo, Joe Thuney, Drew Dalman, Jonah Jackson, Darnell WrightDefense
DL – Montez Sweat, Andrew Billings, Gervon Dexter Sr., Austin Booker LB – T.J. Edwards, Tremaine Edmunds CB – Jaylon Johnson, Nahshon Wright, Kyler Gordon S – Kevin Byard III, Jaquan BriskerSpecialists
Cairo Santos (kicker), Tory Taylor (punter, holder), Scott Daly (long snapper), Devin Duvernay (kick and punt returner)Inactives
Inactives for #GBvsCHI: pic.twitter.com/4aD2cJiGrv
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) January 10, 2026Green Bay Packers Projected Starters
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QB – Jordan Love RB – Josh Jacobs WR – Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed TE – Luke Musgrave OL – Rasheed Walker, Aaron Banks, Sean Rhyan, Anthony Belton, Jordan MorganDefense
DL – Rashan Gary, Colby Wooden, Karl Brooks, Kingsley Enagbare LB – Edgerrin Cooper, Quay Walker, Isaiah McDuffie CB – Keisean Nixon, Carrington Valentine, Javon Bullard S – Xavier McKinney, Evan WilliamsSpecialists
Brandon McManus (kicker), Daniel Whalen (punter, holder), Matt Orzech (long snapper), Emanuel Wilson, Keisean Nixon (kick and punt returner)Inactives
Packers inactives for their wild card matchup vs. the Bears:WR Dontayvion WicksQB Desmond RidderCB Jaylin SimpsonDL Collin OliverT Zach TomWR Jakobie Keeney-James pic.twitter.com/Stp4G6m0uK
— SleeperPackers (@SleeperPackers) January 10, 2026Players to Watch in Saturday’s Playoff Game vs. the Packers
Four important players who aren’t Caleb Williams:
Joe Thuney, left guard Kyle Monangai, running back Kevin Byard III, safety Nahshon Wright, cornerbackHEADS UP!Our friends at @BN_Fantasy_ have a BONUS PICK promo for ? users. All Caleb Williams has to do is throw for 1️⃣ yard. That’s it. One. Stinking yard. PLAY ? t.co/sf2e0Rjn58 pic.twitter.com/PBsJW1MuoR
— Bleacher Nation Bears (@BN_Bears) January 10, 2026Bears vs. Packers – Soldier Field
Location: Chicago, ILGame-time Temperature: 36 degrees (Snow, heavy at times)Wind: W, 3 mph (Wind Gusts up to 11 mph)
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