Caleb Williams LA 51-yard field goal by Cairo Santos led Chicago As time expired, the Bears snapped a 10-game losing streak against the Packers 24-22.
Green Bay had a bumpy road to the playoffs, losing quarterback Jordan Love and wide receiver Christian Watson to injury.
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The Bears (5-12) beat the Packers for the first time since 2018 and ended an 11-game losing streak in the contest. Santos recovered a blocked 46-yard field goal by Carl Brooks on November 17 in a 20–19 loss to the Packers.
Brandon McManus put Green Bay ahead with a 55-yard field goal conversion with 54 seconds left. Williams threw Pearce an 18-yard completion to DJ Moore in field goal range, whose fumble set up McManus’ kick.
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Green Bay (11-6) is the seventh seed in the NFC playoffs and will play Philadelphia in the wild card round.
Now the Packers look to Watson and Love’s position. Watson was carted off the field with a knee injury in the second quarter and Love left the same series with an elbow problem.
Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur said Love was removed as a precaution. The quarterback had some practice throws on the bench late in the game.
