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Bears Stun Packers in Wild Card Thriller, Ending Decades-Long Playoff Drought
Chicago, IL – The Chicago Bears delivered a stunning comeback victory against their long-standing rivals, the Green Bay Packers, in a Wild Card playoff game at Soldier Field on Saturday. The 31-27 win marks a historic moment for the Bears, as it’s their first postseason triumph over the Packers since December 1941, a time when Franklin D. Roosevelt occupied the White House.
The game began with the Bears facing an uphill battle, trailing 21-3 at halftime, and it seemed the decades-long playoff drought against Green Bay would continue. Even in the fourth quarter, with less than seven minutes remaining, Chicago found themselves behind 27-16.
However, Bears quarterback Caleb Williams ignited a late-game surge, leading two consecutive touchdown drives. A missed Green Bay field goal attempt between these drives proved critical, allowing Chicago to seize a narrow lead.
The Packers, led by quarterback Jordan Love, mounted a final effort to reclaim the lead, driving close to Chicago’s red zone. But the Bears’ defense held firm, forcing an incompletion on Love’s final pass, sealing the dramatic 31-27 victory.
This win is also significant as it’s the Bears’ first playoff victory since the 2010 divisional round. Under the guidance of first-year head coach Ben Johnson, the team has orchestrated a remarkable turnaround, breaking a four-year streak of losing seasons and establishing themselves as a formidable contender in the NFC.
For the Green Bay Packers, the loss means an offseason marked by disappointment and uncertainty, especially after a season that saw significant player acquisitions. The Bears, however, are now looking ahead to the divisional round, riding the momentum of a truly historic win.