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 Aaron Rodgers threw for 341 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions to lead the Green Bay Packers to a 45-30 win against the Chicago Bears on Sunday night at Lambeau Field. But the severity of his toe injury may have increased, he said after the game. The two teams combined to score 45 points in a wild second quarter. The Bears led 27-21 at halftime, but the Packers outscored the Bears 17-0 in the third quarter and 24-3 in the second half. As The Athletic's Kevin Fishbain points out, Chicago has lost seven games by double digits, its most since 2014. The 75 total points scored between the two teams is the second most in this rivalry that began in 1921. Jakeem Grant returned a punt in the second quarter 97 yards for a touchdown in what proved to be the highlight of the night for the Bears. Grant also scored on a 46-yard touchdown pass. Davante Adams finished with 10 receptions for 121 yards and two touchdowns for the Packers. Adams and Rodgers started slowly in the first quarter with Adams not recording his second catch until the second quarter. Justin Fields finished 18-for-33 for 224 yards passing and two touchdowns. He also ran for 74 yards on nine carries and threw two interceptions, including one that was returned for a touchdown. The Packers improved to 10-3 and 6-0 at home while the Bears fell to 4-9 and 2-5 away from Soldier Field. This holiday season, get 50% off gift subscriptions to the best newsroom in sports at The Athletic. Want a free subscription to The Athletic? Sign up for BetMGM, bet $10 and win $200 in free bets plus a free year-long subscription (or renewal). Packers 45, Bears 30 | Odds | Box score (Photo by Jeff Hanisch / USA Today) {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} What we learned about the Packers on Sunday nightThe Packers’ magic number is down to one. A win in Baltimore next Sunday — which is a tall order, of course — will clinch the NFC North, regardless of results elsewhere. Green Bay improved its record to 10-3 on Sunday night in a 45-30 win over the Bears at Lambeau Field, achieving a season high in points, navigating a tumultuous first half in all three facets and overcoming a downright pathetic special teams performance. Here are the most important things we learned from the Packers’ sixth consecutive win over the rival Bears. Read the full story below: Matt Schneidman· GO FURTHER Offense, pass rush clicking, special teams combusting: What we learned from Packers' win over Bears {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Seemingly close, but in reality still far offFor 30 minutes, the Bears threw everything they had at the Packers. In the end, it showed how far away they are from the rival and the quarterback who have dominated this series for more than a decade. At 4-9, the Bears are guaranteed their first losing season under coach Matt Nagy. Read the full story below: Kevin Fishbain· GO FURTHER After a rousing first half, the Bears show just how far away they still are from the rival Packers {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Greenberg: It was fun ... to a pointThe Bears shocked the football-watching part of the country in the first half at Lambeau Field, flexing instead of getting flexed, before regressing to be the team Chicago knows and kinda hates in the second half, succumbing once again to Aaron Rodgers and the Packers with a 45-30 loss under the harsh lights of a prime-time game. The Jakeem Grant Game turned into another Rodgers rout. Read the full story below: Jon Greenberg· Senior Columnist & EIC, Chicago GO FURTHER Greenberg: No fun in Packerville as the Bears lose again at Lambeau Field {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Postgame QB hurts, Part 2Don't let those late-game pushups fool you, Justin Fields is still feeling that rib injury. And more. {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Postgame QB hurts, Part 1Aaron Rodgers' broken toe was definitely bothering him against the Bears. {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Rodgers and Adams in the record booksEach hit a milestone of sorts against the Bears on Sunday night. {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} The Packers can clinch the NFC North in Week 15Though the Saints' winning impeded Green Bay from clinching anything this week, they control their destiny in Week 15. If they beat the Ravens in Baltimore, they are the NFC North champs. {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Packers get the pickJustin Fields throws an interception on 4th-and-13 and that ends the game. Packers will win 45-30, cover the spread and improve to 10-3 and 6-0 at home. Chicago falls to 4-9. Andrew DeWitt· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Fields making some playsI'll say this ... the Bears aren't very good, but Justin Fields has some great playmaking ability between using his legs and throwing on the run. Andrew DeWitt· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Bears recover onside kickNo idea what the Packers were doing on the onside kick. Bears have the ball back with 1:22 to go. Andrew DeWitt· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Bears kick the field goalAnd Packers bettors are very happy about that. Packers 45, Bears 30 10 plays, 54 yards, 3:11 Andrew DeWitt· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} 2-minute warningThe only thing left to decide in this game is if the Packers cover or not. If you have Packers -12 right now, you're sweating this one out. Andrew DeWitt· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Aaron Rodgers to Davante AdamsThe Packers cap off a 13 play, 71 yard drive that ate up more than eight minutes of clock with Aaron Rodgers connecting with Davante Adams on a 3-yard pass. Cris Collinsworth noticed Adams in single-coverage on the outside near the goalline and called the play before the ball was snapped. The Chicago defender had no chance against Adams and his quick release off the line. Packers 45, Bears 27 13 plays, 71 yards, 8:38 Andrew DeWitt· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Will the real Aaron Rodgers please stand up?This is ... really strange. Especially when he points at the end. Andrew DeWitt· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Aaron Rodgers over 300 yards passingAnother Sunday Night Football game, another dominant performance by Aaron Rodgers. He's got 310 yards passing and three touchdowns. The Packers are just barely into Bears territory looking to add to their 11-point lead. The spread closed at -11 or -12 at several sportsbooks so pretty important drive for some people. Andrew DeWitt· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Bears special team mistakeThe Packers' Amari Rodgers muffed the punt, but the Bears Matt Forte got a penalty for going out of bounds and not coming back in right away. Honestly, it looked like a bad call to me. Andrew DeWitt· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} End of the 3rd quarterThe Packers couldn't take advantage of good field position and end up punting back to the Bears. But Green Bay outscores Chicago 17-0 in the third quarter. Andrew DeWitt· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Another 3 and outThe Packers defense has taken over in this third quarter and Aaron Rodgers will be getting the ball back in great field position already up 11 points. This one is slowly slipping away from Chicago after an exciting second quarter. Andrew DeWitt· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Packers settle for field goalAaron Rodgers tried to draw the Bears offside with 4th and goal at the 2, but elected to call a timeout and the kicking unit comes in. I'm not sure why they didn't take a delay of game in that situation instead of lighting a timeout on fire for no reason. Mason Crosby makes a 20-yard field goal to give the Packers an 11-point lead. Packers 38, Bears 27 7 plays, 46 yards, 3:45 Andrew DeWitt· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Aaron Jones scores againAaron Rodgers tosses it to Aaron Jones out of the backfield and he goes 23-yards for the touchdown. The roller coaster of momentum in this game has been crazy. Packers 35, Bears 27 1 play, 23 yards, 0:07 Andrew DeWitt· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Packers force a turnoverThe Bears rookie left tackle got beat by Preston Smith and Justin Fields coughed the ball up while getting hit. And the Packers have the ball back inside the Bears 30. Andrew DeWitt· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Packers score TD on opening driveAaron Jones carries 3-yards for a touchdown. It was a slow and deliberate drive by the Packers offense. After all that, the Packers lead after Mason Crosby converts on the extra point. Let's see what Justin Fields has up his sleeves for the second half. Packers 28, Bears 27 9 plays, 75 yards, 5:36 Andrew DeWitt· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Second half gets underwayHonestly, I need a second half time to recover from that second quarter. It's the highest-scoring quarter in the long history of the Bears-Packers rivalry, per NBC. Andrew DeWitt· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Record-setting punt returnNot even Devin Hester did this. Andrew DeWitt· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Chicago adds a field goalCairo Santos puts a crazy second-quarter to bed by making a 44-yard field goal. The two teams combined to score 45 points in the second quarter. Yeesh. What a crazy quarter. That was a good last drive by Justin Fields to pick up an additional three points right before half. Green Bay will get the ball to start the second half. Bears 27, Packers 21 6 plays, 32 yards, 0:44 Andrew DeWitt· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Grey Cup headed to OTIf you're looking for some halftime entertainment, the CFL's Grey Cup is headed to overtime on ESPN2. It's tied 25-25. Andrew DeWitt· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Hope you didn't bet the underThe total for Bears-Packers closed at 43.5. They've hit that already in the first half. Andrew DeWitt· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Rodgers to AdamsThis game is officially off the rails. That's 42 points scored in the second quarter. Davante Adams catches a 38-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers to cut the Bears lead to just three points. That's just his third catch of the first half, but he has 56 yards receiving and a touchdown now. And just like that, the Packers are within three points after giving up several big plays to the Bears in this second quarter. Bears 24, Packers 21 4 plays, 75 yards, 0:48 Andrew DeWitt· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Packers get ball backAaron Rodgers still has two timeouts and just over 90 seconds remaining before halftime. Trailing 24-14, they'll need to try to get some points here. Andrew DeWitt· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Jakeem Grant does it againWhat an insane punt return for a touchdown by Grant. He caught the ball inside the 5-yard line and then somehow juked right, then juked left, found a lane and returned it all the way to paydirt. It's the first punt return for a touchdown in the NFL this season. Bears 24, Packers 14 Andrew DeWitt· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Cool stat on the Packers interceptionPretty crazy for Rasul Douglas to do this in back-to-back weeks. Andrew DeWitt· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Two-minute warningWe're at the two-minute warning. The Packers are at mid-field and will have a 3rd and short upcoming. Andrew DeWitt· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Another blow to Packers offensive lineRight tackle Billy Turner picks up an injury and heads to the medical tent. Andrew DeWitt· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Fields answers with wild TDDamiere Byrd comes out of the backfield and takes a short pass from Justin Fields and turns it into a 54 yard touchdown to answer the defensive touchdown by the Packers. I didn't see that coming after the terrible pass that by Fields that led to an easy touchdown for the Packers defense. After a sleepy first quarter, there's been plenty of fireworks in the second quarter with three touchdowns in less than four minutes. Bears 17, Packers 14 3 plays, 60 yards, 1:38 Andrew DeWitt· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Fields throws a pick-6Yikes. Maybe that's why the Bears didn't want to play Justin Fields? Rasul Douglas just cut off Fields' throw to Darnell Mooney and returned it 55 yards for an easy pick 6. On the replays, its easy to see Fields just staring down the receiver from the snap until he makes the throw. That's going to get you benched in the NFL real quick. And just like that, the Packers lead in Lambeau. Packers 14, Bears 10 Andrew DeWitt· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Packers convert 4th and goalThe Green Bay Packers didn't settle for a field goal on 4th and goal. Aaron Rodgers found Allen Lazard on a slant inside for an easy pass and catch. It was a much-needed drive for Green Bay as Chicago dominated most of the first quarter. Bears 10, Packers 7 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:07 Andrew DeWitt· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Davante Adams is quietHe doesn't even have a target so far as the Bears defense is focused on stopping the Packers leading receiver and playmaker. UPDATE: He made his first catch two plays after I posted this. Andrew DeWitt· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Grant scores a touchdownJakeem Grant takes a flip pass from Justin Fields, uses three offensive linemen as lead blockers and goes 46 yards for a touchdown. I think the Bears took that play out of Andy Reid's playbook for Tyreek Hill. Bears 10, Packers 0 6 plays, 89 yards, 3:41 Andrew DeWitt· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Some quick stats updatesThe Bears have seven first downs while the Packers only have two. Chicago leads plays run 22-10 and total yards 102-42. Andrew DeWitt· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} End of the 1st quarterThat moved along pretty quickly. It's 3-0 Bears still and the Bears just got the ball back after another Green Bay punt. Not a great start for the Packers offense. Andrew DeWitt· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Robert Quinn gets another sackThe Packers offensive line is struggling early against Robert Quinn and the rest of the Bears defensive line. Andrew DeWitt· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Bears settle for field goalThe conservative play calls continue for the Bears as Cairo Santos kicks a 23-yard field goal to give the Bears a 3-0 lead. Bears 3, Packers 0 10 plays, 39 yards, 4:47 Andrew DeWitt· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Bears LT injuredBears left tackle Jason Peters limped off the field after a Packers player fell on the back of his leg. That's something to watch. Andrew DeWitt· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Packers go 3-and-outChicago picks up a sack on Aaron Rodgers on second down and the Bears force a punt. Andrew DeWitt· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Bears punt inside Packers territoryAfter a couple of nice plays by Justin Fields, the Bears punt from Green Bay's 40-yard line on 4th and 7. It's a touchdown so only a net of 20 yards of field position for the Bears. Here comes Aaron Rodgers with a broken pinky toe. Andrew DeWitt· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Fields with a nice runHe saw a gap in the Packers defense and scrambled for 8 yards to pick up a first down. And on the next play he throws a nice jump pass to Darnell Mooney for 19 yards and into Packers' territory. Andrew DeWitt· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Underway in Green BayJustin Fields and the Chicago offense will get the ball to start the game. Andrew DeWitt· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} NBC Experts all go with the PackersNot surprising as the Packers are 11-point favorites in this game at BetMGM. Andrew DeWitt· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} The weather in Green Bay tonightIt's 36 degrees with clear skies. Tempatures won't drop more than that during the game before hitting overnight lows. There's a steady wind of 9 mph with some gusts bigger than that. All in all, it's pretty good night for football at Lambeau Field. Andrew DeWitt· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Four keys for the Bears tonight1. Start fast. They haven’t scored an opening-drive TD since the Packers game in Week 6. 2. Keep Justin Fields upright. The Packers sacked him four times in October. The Bears have to protect their QB but also stay on schedule. 3. Win on third down. Limiting Aaron Rodgers on third down is more likely than getting a takeaway. 4. Get a game-changing play on special teams. They’ll need it. Kevin Fishbain· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} The Packers can't clinch anything tonight, but a win is still bigGreen Bay entered this week with the same (9-3) record as the Buccaneers but also an edge on them by virtue of having a better win percentage games vs. NFC opponents. And though it isn't a factor just yet, the Packers also have a head-to-head win against the team with the best record in the NFL, the 10-2 Cardinals. Those are key factors as the Packers try to hold onto or improve their No. 2 seeding position for the NFC playoffs. The Saints' win Sunday prevented Green Bay from being able to seal a playoff bid with a win tonight, and the Vikings' win Thursday prevented Green Bay from sealing the NFC North with a win tonight. But for the Packers to hold onto the position they've built, they do need to beat the Bears. {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Fishbain: What the Bears need to do tonightThe goal every week is to start fast, but it means more against the Packers and Aaron Rodgers. If the Bears go three-and-out, things could get ugly in a hurry. Quarterback Justin Fields did lead an 80-yard touchdown drive to open things for the Bears offense against Green Bay in Week 6, but they scored only one other touchdown all game. As bad as the offense has been in recent years at the starts of games, it had been much better early this season. The Bears marched into opposing territory on their opening drive in five of their first six games, scoring three touchdowns and a field goal. In the six games since, they’ve gotten there only twice, leading to only three points. The Packers have given up touchdowns on the opening drive five times this season, but they haven't allowed one since Nov. 7. The Bears have to sustain long drives, using a heavy dose of running back David Montgomery and getting efficiency from Fields and the receivers and tight ends. Not to put too much weight on how the Bears start, but it’s pretty monumental for them to get some kind of early edge in a game in which they’re heavy underdogs. Kevin Fishbain· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Schneidman: What I'm expecting from the Packers tonightThe NFL's most storied rivalry installs its next chapter in prime time at Lambeau Field with the two teams heading in opposite directions. The Packers (9-3) can stretch their NFC North lead to four games with four remaining with a win against a Bears team (4-8) staring down wholesale staff changes without star edge rusher Khalil Mack and nose tackle Akiem Hicks. Get ready for a heavy dose of Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon, who have established themselves as one of the NFL's most potent running back tandems. Both are averaging more than five yards per touch this season, and head coach Matt LaFleur recently referred to them as 1A and 1B rather than starter and backup. "December football, that’s when it turns into smash-mouth football,” Jones said. “It shows who’s really more physical, who wants it more and is willing to get down and dirty.” The most important thing to watch pregame will be if the Packers have star inside linebacker De'Vondre Campbell. He returned to practice Friday after his 10-day quarantine following a positive COVID-19 test and is listed as questionable to play. Matt Schneidman· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} This is rubbing it inDo Bears fans really deserve this tweet? {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Jahns: This game could reveal something about the BearsAaron Rodgers didn’t back away from his “I still own you comments” this past week. If anything, he doubled down on what he said during the Packers’ victory against the Bears on Oct. 17 at Soldier Field. It’s important to not get too carried away when considering the intangibles and motivations of the Bears. They’re 4-8 and some of their best players are injured. But you’d still think Rodgers’ comments — which were yelled at Bears fans — would provide extra motivation. This is a matchup that should tell you a lot about the Bears' locker room. Adam Jahns· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Jaire Alexander’s return to the Packers won't happen tonight, but it's comingCornerback Jaire Alexander participated in individual drills Wednesday for the first time since injuring his shoulder in Week 4. The Packers have built a sturdy cornerback rotation in his absence, but it's only going to get better in the coming weeks. “It’s good for everybody’s mentals,” wide receiver Davante Adams said of Alexander’s return. “It’s good to see one of your key players back on the field, jersey back on, helmet on. I’m not sure exactly when or what his operation is right now, but it’s just good to see him out there bringing that vibrant attitude back to it. Because fresh out of an injury, it’s obviously a little tougher on your mind, but having some time to kind of (cope) with it and deal with it, I’ve slowly seen him rise back to the Ja that we all know and love. I’m excited that he’s back on the field with us.” (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) GO FURTHER How Jaire Alexander's impending return might affect Packers' cornerback rotation {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Here are the Packers' inactives for tonightLinebacker De'Vondre Campbell will be back in the lineup as the Packers continue to get healthier. {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Here are the Bears' inactives for tonightNick Foles will back up Justin Fields, who's returning from injury tonight, with Andy Dalton out with a left hand injury. This also means Allen Robinson and David Montgomery are officially active. Mario Edwards Jr. returns after missing the past two games, and Damien Williams is active for the first time since Week 8. Kevin Fishbain· {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} The milestones within reach for Aaron Rodgers tonightAaron Rodgers has led the Packers to nine 10-win seasons since he became the team's starting QB, the second-most for any team in that time period. And if the Packers win tonight, Rodgers will join Tom Brady, Drew Brees and Peyton Manning as the only QBs with 10 or more 10-win seasons. Brady has 19, Manning had 14 and Brees 10. In addition, Rodgers has multiple touchdown passes in nine games, tied for the most in the league. He has 23 so far in 2021. With two touchdown passes against the Bears, Rodgers will have recorded 25 touchdown passes in 12 seasons, the fourth-most seasons in NFL history. Only Brady (16), Manning (16) and Brees (14) have more. {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} The Lambeau Field weather forecastIt's going to be cold, but it's going to be dry with very little wind, too. The AccuWeather forecast for Lambeau Field tonight is 33 degrees Fahrenheit with wind gusts up to 14 mph. So it will be cold but favorable for football. {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Greenberg: It would be nice for the Bears to beat the PackersIf you’re surprised the Bears-Packers game wasn’t flexed out of the Sunday night time slot on account of the Bears being an unwatchable 4-8 shell of a team, you’re guilty of overestimating how much the national networks care that the Bears stink and discounting how much the networks love going to Lambeau Field for a rivalry game. Sure, Chicago is the big market in this duo, but the Packers are a national team that has been perennially relevant since the 1990s. You don’t flex out of Bears-Packers at Lambeau Field at night. Especially if there’s a chance of snow, which is equivalent to drugs for the TV folks who broadcast football games. This game gets marquee exposure because of the history of the teams and the beauty of Bears-Packers at Lambeau. It’s not because anyone is expecting the Bears to actually win. (By comparison, since 2009, there have only been two regular-season night games in this series at Soldier Field.) Read the full story below: (Photo: Quinn Harris / USA Today) Jon Greenberg· Senior Columnist & EIC, Chicago GO FURTHER Greenberg: Sure, it would be nice for the Bears to beat the Packers … {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} The scene at Lambeau roughly three hours before kickoffThe Athletic's Kevin Fishbain is in position. {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Is the Bears' cupboard bare beyond Justin Fields?Sure, it’s good to have Justin Fields back as the starting quarterback, and having wide receiver Allen Robinson and defensive tackle Akiem Hicks return to the lineup would be significant, but none of it changes what’s going against the Bears. They’ve lost five in a row and 22 of 26 against the Packers. They’ve lost five prime-time games in a row. They have been an underdog nine times this season and won only once in that role. Oh, and there’s that whole Aaron Rodgers factor. You know, the guy who owns the Bears. I’m not sure if coach Matt Nagy has busted out the, “No one believes in us,” motivational tool this season. If he has, it hasn’t led to any wins. If he hasn’t, well, no one believes the Bears can pull off the upset on Sunday night. But hey, that’s why they play the games, right? On to this week’s mailbag and our game picks … (Photo: Quinn Harris / USA Today) Kevin Fishbain· GO FURTHER What can the Bears offer? Biggest ‘what if’ in the Packers rivalry? Mailbag plus Week 14 picks {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Rodgers: ‘I have no regrets for saying what I said'Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers reiterated that he had “no regrets” about his “I own you” comment about his dominance over Chicago in October. Read more. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) {{monthName}} {{day}}, {{year}} at {{hour12}}:{{minuteTwoDigit}} {{dayPeriod}} Chicago Bears (4-8) at Green Bay Packers (9-3) | 8:20 p.m. ET, NBCBears rookie Justin Fields will be back in the starting lineup after missing two games with a rib injury. He had 43 rushing yards and a touchdown in the teams’ Week 6 matchup, a 24-14 Packers win. Running back David Montgomery had eight catches and a season-high 141 yards from scrimmage in Week 13’s loss to the Cardinals and has at least 50 scrimmage yards in his last 14 games. Darnell Mooney, who caught a touchdown in the Week 6 matchup, has at least five receptions in three straight games. The Packers are coming off a bye and can clinch the NFC North with a win and Minnesota loss or tie, or a tie vs. the Bears and a Vikings loss. They could also secure a playoff berth via a few other scenarios. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers enters with the fourth-best passer rating in the NFL (105.5) and has a history of success against the Bears. He’s thrown 32 touchdown passes against four interceptions in his 13 career home games against Chicago. With those numbers, it’s not surprising he stood by his “I own you” comments to Bears fans in Week 6. Rodgers has also been particularly good on “Sunday Night Football,” posting a 129.7 passer rating in his past four Sunday Night Football starts. |
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