Bears v. Packers by Carter Miller
The Chicago Bears closed out their 2023 NFL season with an upsetting loss to their division rivals the Green Bay Packers 17-9 at Lambeau Field. The offense failed to score a touchdown for the second time this season, only getting three field goals from kicker Cairo Santos. On the defensive side of the ball, the Bears couldn’t stop Packers quarterback Jordan Love who completed 27 of 32 passes for 216 yards and two touchdowns. Green Bay’s running back Aragon Jones, also added 116 yards on 22 carries.
With the loss, the Bears finished in fourth place in the NFC North with a 7-10 record. They have now dropped 10 straight games to the Packers, last winning in 2018, and eight consecutive games at Lambeau field, last winning in 2015.
With Sunday's win, the Packers (9-8) earned a wild card birth in the NFC playoffs. With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beating the Carolina Panther and the New Orleans Saints beating the Atlanta Falcons in Sunday's early games, Green Bay entered the game knowing they needed to get the win.
The game was an unusual game, due to the fact that both teams combined for 13 possessions. The Bears alternated punts and field goals on their six drives, while the Packers had 462 yards on seven drives and did not punt in the game.
Overall it was a boring game for fans to watch. Packers fans ultimately got the last laugh and a spot in the NFC playoffs. For the Bears, they have an interesting off-season with the number 1 overall pick and a new coaching staff heading in.
With the loss, the Bears finished in fourth place in the NFC North with a 7-10 record. They have now dropped 10 straight games to the Packers, last winning in 2018, and eight consecutive games at Lambeau field, last winning in 2015.
With Sunday's win, the Packers (9-8) earned a wild card birth in the NFC playoffs. With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beating the Carolina Panther and the New Orleans Saints beating the Atlanta Falcons in Sunday's early games, Green Bay entered the game knowing they needed to get the win.
The game was an unusual game, due to the fact that both teams combined for 13 possessions. The Bears alternated punts and field goals on their six drives, while the Packers had 462 yards on seven drives and did not punt in the game.
Overall it was a boring game for fans to watch. Packers fans ultimately got the last laugh and a spot in the NFC playoffs. For the Bears, they have an interesting off-season with the number 1 overall pick and a new coaching staff heading in.