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The Packers got out to a 14-0 advantage, but the Bears cut into it with a long drive in the second quarter. Summary from publisher descriptions · Yahoo Sports
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2026 regular season · completed games only (latest: Week 5)Record3-14 games
Points for11210th of 32
Points against653rd of 32
Point diff+473rd of 32
Off. EPA/play ?+.1079th of 32
Def. EPA/play ?−.0595th of 32
Off. success47.9%7th of 32
Def. success41.1%6th of 32
EPA = expected points added per play: how much each snap moved the team's scoring chances. Offense: higher is better. Defense: lower is better. Stats: nflverse (nflfastR), CC BY 4.0 · updated Oct 11, 1:45 PM ET
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Same story = outlets reporting the same development · Related = other anglesThe Chicago Bears have announced their inactives for their Week 5 game against the Green Bay Packers, and once again, Caleb Williams is out. Summary from publisher descriptions · Bear Goggles On (FanSided)
Ditka, who played six years in Chicago before leading the Bears to a Super Bowl as a coach, passed away last week. Summary from publisher descriptions · CBS Sports
1 outlet + 2 relatedChicago Bears Make Announcement Before Packers Showdown
The Chicago Bears have six players who can directly impact their Week 5 game against the Green Bay Packers. Summary from publisher descriptions · Bear Goggles On (FanSided)
Windy City Gridiron
SB Nation team blog- Bears vs. Packers live game message board and fan discussion
Join your fellow Windy City Gridiron members right here all afternoon to talk about the Chicago Bears (3-1) vs. the Green Bay Packers (2-2) game! Emotions are always high when these two NFC North rivals play, but with the recent passing of Mike Ditka, one of the greatest Chicago…
Read at Windy City Gridiron → - Bears-Packers Inactives: Caleb Williams and Ozzy Trapilo still out
The Chicago Bears (3-1) and the Green Bay Packers (2-2) kick off at Noon (CT) from Lambeau Field, and this one will be emotional. Each team has just announced its inactive player list for today’s game, and we have those right here.
Read at Windy City Gridiron → - Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers Week 5 Pregame Live Message Board
Good morning, Bears fans. Welcome to Packer Week.
Read at Windy City Gridiron → - Chicago Bears activate Noah Sewell from the PUP list
I know what you’re thinking; that title doesn’t say Kyler Gordon! Of the three players on the Chicago Bears’ physically unable to perform list, Gordon’s return would be more impactful, but the Bears are giving him one more week to get his conditioning right, as they activated…
Read at Windy City Gridiron → Windy City Gridiron: 2 betting previews
- Bears vs. Packers: How to watch and listen, previews, odds, and more
The (3-1) Chicago Bears face the (2-2) Green Bay Packers in a critical NFC North matchup and also an important game in the series. The historical head-to-head pendulum drastically swung towards the Packers during the Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers eras, but the Bears have won…
Read at Windy City Gridiron → - Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers – Game Picks and Predictions
Sunday at Lambeau Field (noon CT) — Hello Chicago Bears fans! The 3-1 Chicago Bears travel north for the latest chapter of the NFL’s oldest rivalry against the 2-2 Green Bay Packers.
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- Bears vs. Packers: How to watch and listen, previews, odds, and more
- Chicago Bears @ Green Bay Packers: Week 5 Players to Watch
It’s Packer week. Ditka joins Sweetness and the other departed legends in Heaven, and Chicago looks to get its third straight win over the Packers, and its fourth in its last five.
Read at Windy City Gridiron → - Who would shock you as a Chicago Bears Trade Target?
We’ve been looking at rumors concerning the Chicago Bears and general manager Ryan Poles being looking to add to the roster before the trade deadline. After discussing who we do and do not want the team to target, now we’re considering whether or not the front office might have…
Read at Windy City Gridiron → - Tyson Bagent to start for the Chicago Bears, unless he doesn’t
The only thing we should expect from Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is to expect the unexpected. Last week against the New York Jets, all signs pointed to Tyson Bagent getting the first start since he was a rookie in 2023.
Read at Windy City Gridiron → - Bears Discussion: Packers preview, 2027 NFL Draft QB prospects, DFS, and more
The Chicago Bears have their first of two matchups against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, providing another chapter in the historic rivalry. If the Bears pick up the victory this week, they’ll improve their record to 4-1, giving them a significant boost in their playoff hopes…
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Yardbarker
Bears feed- Bears A Team To Watch For Khalil Mack?
Wide receiver Quentin Johnston might not be the Chargers’ only trade candidate leading up to the Nov. 10 deadline. Outside linebacker Khalil Mack could also be a name to watch in the few weeks, according to Jonathan Jones of The Athletic.
Read at Yardbarker → - Chicago Bears Pay Tribute To Mike Ditka With Their Week 5 Uniforms
The Chicago Bears are set to take the field against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. The longtime rivals meet at Lambeau Field in a matchup that carries extra meaning this week.
Read at Yardbarker → - Predictions On Tap Week 5: Bears at Packers
The Chicago Bears enter week five not only having overcome losing Caleb Williams but also playing really sound, complete football. They dominated the New York Jets, even if the box score did not show it.
Read at Yardbarker → - Chicago Bears could face backlash for Caleb Williams’ status vs Packers
The Chicago Bears teased a potential Caleb Williams return for Sunday’s game at the Green Bay Packers in Week 5. Per multiple reports, the Bears made Williams inactive on Sunday morning as the quarterback recovers from the Grade 2 hamstring strain he suffered in Chicago’s loss…
Read at Yardbarker → - Bears make the final call on Caleb Williams’ status against Packers after encouraging pregame workout at Lambeau Field
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams put his hamstring through a full pregame test at Lambeau Field, and Chicago’s inactives list against the Green Bay Packers carries notable decisions on both sides of the ball.
Read at Yardbarker → - Packers get a series of updates they were hoping to hear before facing the Bears in a crucial NFC North matchup
Green Bay finalized its Week 5 injury picture against Chicago, and the interior of the offensive line remains the group under the most pressure. The offensive line remains the biggest topic of conversation for the Green Bay Packers after the team released its inactive list for…
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- Bears Get Sudden Caleb Williams Update Before Packers Game
Just hours before the Chicago Bears were set to face the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, Caleb Williams stepped onto the practice field and delivered an encouraging sign in his recovery from a hamstring injury.
Read at Yardbarker → - Caleb Williams ‘Pushing’ To Return In Week 6; Bears Unlikely To Trade Tyson Bagent
The Bears will go a third straight game without starting quarterback Caleb Williams on Sunday, but he is progressing toward returning from a hamstring injury.
Read at Yardbarker → - Chicago Bears Make Announcement Before Packers Showdown
The Chicago Bears will take the field today at Lambeau Field with a quiet but unmistakable mark of remembrance on their helmets. The Bears have revealed that a navy decal outlined in orange, bearing a white “89,” will sit on the rear left corner of each helmet as the team faces…
Read at Yardbarker → - Packers vs Bears: A Rivalry As Old As The NFL Made New
The NFL’s oldest rivalry takes stage at the noon kickoff time later today. The Green Bay Packers will be hosting the Chicago Bears, facing off for the 214th time.
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Chicago Bears official
Official team news- Roster Moves: Chicago Bears activate Noah Sewell, elevate Zavier Scott
The Chicago Bears announced that the club has activated linebacker Noah Sewell from Reserve/PUP. The Bears have also elevated running back Zavier Scott from the practice squad for Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers.
Read at Chicago Bears official → - Game Preview: Bears at Packers | 2026 Week 5
The Bears will look for their third straight victory and to improve to 4-1 Sunday when they visit the rival Packers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
Read at Chicago Bears official → - Checking in from Cardiff: Postcards with Zach Miller | Saturday, Oct. 10
The Bears are across the pond for the UK Grand Tour, which features brand pop-ups and fan activations in five cities across all four United Kingdom nations. Former Bears tight end Zach Miller joined the Bears in Cardiff, Wales, for the second stop of the tour.
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- Mental Health Awareness resources
Oct. 10 is World Mental Health Day. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, take a look at these resources.
Read at Chicago Bears official → - Injury Update: Bears RB Kyle Monangai ruled out, QB Caleb Williams questionable for Packers game
Bears running back Kyle Monangai has been ruled out of Sunday’s game in Green Bay with a toe injury, while quarterback Caleb Williams returned to practice Friday on a limited basis for the first time since hurting his hamstring Sept. 20 versus the Vikings.
Read at Chicago Bears official → - Bears coach Ben Johnson pays tribute to Mike Ditka
Bears coach Ben Johnson opened his press conference Friday by extending his condolences to Hall of Famer Mike Ditka’s family following his passing, describing Ditka as “the gold standard” and “a legend.”
Read at Chicago Bears official → - Chicago, former players, media pay tribute to Mike Ditka
When news of Mike Ditka's passing broke Friday, former Bears players, media personalities and others took to social media to pay tribute to the Hall of Fame coach and tight end.
Read at Chicago Bears official → - Bears legend Mike Ditka passes away at 86
Affectionately known as “Iron Mike” and “Da Coach,” Mike Ditka revolutionized the tight end position during a Hall of Fame playing career with the Bears and later led the franchise to a Super Bowl championship as head coach. Ditka’s family announced Friday morning that the Bears…
Read at Chicago Bears official → - Bears QB Tyson Bagent lauded for 'crisp' operation of offense
As Tyson Bagent prepares for his second straight start Sunday in Green Bay, the Bears are confident the fourth-year quarterback will run the offense as well as, if not better than, he did in last weekend’s 23-12 win over the Jets.
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Chicago Sun-Times Bears
Local beat coverage- On live radio, frustrated Ben Johnson says Bears must be '[bleeping] better'
<p>GREEN BAY, Wis. — A frustrated Ben Johnson said the Bears needed to "be f———g" better on the radio as he ran to the locker room for halftime of the Bears-Packers game Sunday at Lambeau Field. </p><p>The Bears head coach was being interviewed by ESPN 1000 sideline reporter…
Read at Chicago Sun-Times Bears → - Packers lead Bears 14-7 at halftime at Lambeau Field after costly Tyson Bagent interception
<p>GREEN BAY, Wis. — The <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears" target="_blank" >Bears</a> got off to a rough start against the Packers on Sunday, especially defensively, and trail 14-7 at halftime at Lambeau Field.</p><p>The Packers scored on their first two…
Read at Chicago Sun-Times Bears → - The iconic Mike Ditka sweater comes out as Chicago Bears fans honor Da Coach
<p>If you’ve been to a Bears game, you’ve likely seen them: fans wearing the sunglasses, the sweater, the mustache. </p><p>Nobody can rock the look like Mike Ditka, but fans try anyway.</p><p>Ditka, who died Friday at age 86, made an indelible impact on the Bears fan base both…
Read at Chicago Sun-Times Bears → - Bears QB Caleb Williams inactive vs. Packers, but appears on track to return for Falcons game
<p>GREEN BAY, Wis. — The <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears" target="_blank" >Bears</a> made starting quarterback <a class="Link"…
Read at Chicago Sun-Times Bears → - Bears wearing helmet decal honoring Mike Ditka vs. Packers
<p>The Bears will wear a helmet decal Sunday to honor Mike Ditka, who died Friday at age 86.</p><p>The decal will appear on the rear left corner of the Bears helmet. The navy decal, surrounded in orange, has a white No. 89 inside of it.
Read at Chicago Sun-Times Bears → - Rivalry resumes: What to watch for in Bears-Packers when each team has the ball
<p>Breaking down what to expect Monday night when <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears" target="_blank" >the Bears</a> visit the Packers:</p><h3><b>WHEN THE BEARS HAVE THE BALL</b></h3><p>It’s time for wide receiver Rome Odunze to stamp his name on the…
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- Packers to honor former Bears coach Mike Ditka with moment of silence before game Sunday at Lambeau Field
<p>The Packers will honor former <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears" target="_blank" >Bears</a> coach Mike Ditka, one of their all-time rivals, with a moment of silence Sunday before their game against the Bears at Lambeau Field, a Green Bay spokesperson…
Read at Chicago Sun-Times Bears → - Bears leave CB Kyler Gordon, DL Shemar Turner on PUP list, activate LB Noah Sewell for Packers game
<p>The <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears" target="_blank" >Bears</a> have been upbeat lately about cornerback <a class="Link"…
Read at Chicago Sun-Times Bears → - Bears QB Tyson Bagent has chance to write his name in rivalry lore
<p><a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears" target="_blank" >Bears</a> quarterback Tyson Bagent walked off the field Sunday with a familiar song blaring from the Soldier Field speakers.</p><p><i>Country roads, take me home/To the place I belong</i></p><p><i>West…
Read at Chicago Sun-Times Bears → - After leveling playing field last season, Bears' Ben Johnson has chance to take control of Packers rivalry
<p>For decades, it was a bit of a stretch to call <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears" target="_blank" >Bears</a>-Packers a rivalry. It became such a one-sided domination that when former Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers screamed, “I own you,” at Soldier…
Read at Chicago Sun-Times Bears → - Mayor Johnson, Trump, Obama remember football 'titan' Mike Ditka
<p>Hours before the Willis Towers’ antennas were set to light up in Bears blue and orange to honor Mike Ditka, whose death was announced Friday morning, Mayor Brandon Johnson acknowledged Ditka’s family, the city and “all who love Iron Mike.”</p><p>“Today, we lost a titan of the…
Read at Chicago Sun-Times Bears → - Mike Ditka inspired comedic gold. But the funniest riff was Ditka as Ditka.
<p>Mike Ditka could bowl over a linebacker, make a sensational catch, motivate his players to greatness, dress down a reporter, out-heckle a heckler, sell you a refrigerator, coach “The Refrigerator,” and make an entire city laugh without ever telling a joke.</p><p>And then he’d…
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Bear Goggles On (FanSided)
Team blog- Bears Week 5 inactives: Caleb Williams officially ruled out against Packers
The Chicago Bears have announced their inactives for their Week 5 game against the Green Bay Packers, and once again, Caleb Williams is out.
Read at Bear Goggles On (FanSided) → - Caleb Williams update puts him in line for triumphant return in Bears' Week 6 game
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has been out since Week 2, but it looks like he is poised to make his return in Week 6 against the Atlanta Falcons.
Read at Bear Goggles On (FanSided) → - 6 Bears X-factors that can affect results of Packers Week 5 showdown
The Chicago Bears have six players who can directly impact their Week 5 game against the Green Bay Packers. Their performances could win or lose the game.
Read at Bear Goggles On (FanSided) → - Bears' run game could exploit Packers' big weakness on defense in Week 5
The Chicago Bears' offense is going into Week 5 against the Green Bay Packers shorthanded, but can Ben Johnson's offense exploit this obvious weakness?
Read at Bear Goggles On (FanSided) → - Bears fill out 53-man roster for Week 5 by activating LB Noah Sewell from PUP list
The Chicago Bears have activated a defensive player to fill the open spot on their 53-man roster, but not the one everyone assumed.
Read at Bear Goggles On (FanSided) → Bear Goggles On (FanSided): 2 betting previews (Week 4)
- 5 bold predictions as Bears look to keep rolling against hated Packers
There are five predictions for the Chicago Bears as they enter their Week 5 showdown against the Green Bay Packers in a new chapter in the rivalry.
Read at Bear Goggles On (FanSided) → - Bears vs. Jets Week 4 Tracker: Injury updates, top storylines, predictions and more
Ahead of the Chicago Bears' Week 4 tilt with the New York Jets, we've got all the latest injury updates, top storylines as they develop and everything else fans need to know all in one place.
Read at Bear Goggles On (FanSided) →
- 5 bold predictions as Bears look to keep rolling against hated Packers
- Bears might be closer to a Khalil Mack trade than fans expected
There has been a lot of talk about the Chicago Bears potentially having a reunion with Khalil Mack, but that might actually become a reality.
Read at Bear Goggles On (FanSided) → - Bears' special teams still waiting for return on investment through 4 games
The Chicago Bears have invested in their special teams kick-return unit for the 2026 season, yet they have not seen results in four games.
Read at Bear Goggles On (FanSided) → - Bears news roundup: Kyle Monangai's injury, Kyler Gordon's status, Bagent QB1
If you missed any Chicago Bears news during Week 5 and leading up to the matchup in Green Bay, we've got all of it right here.
Read at Bear Goggles On (FanSided) → - Bears' final Week 5 injury report: Caleb Williams finally practices & is questionable
After being out for almost three weeks from practice, the Chicago Bears finally saw Caleb Williams work out for the first time since his hamstring injury.
Read at Bear Goggles On (FanSided) → - Kyle Monangai being ruled out of Bears-Packers raises the stakes for D'Andre Swift
Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monanagi is officially ruled out for the Green Bay Packers game, which means that D'Andre Swift has to step up to the plate.
Read at Bear Goggles On (FanSided) → - Bears legendary coach and TE Mike Ditka passed away at the age of 86
Legendary Chicago Bears head coach Mike Ditka has passed away at the age of 86. He was most known for helping the team win the Super Bowl in 1985.
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Around the NFL
From league outlets- Packers lead Bears 14-7 at halftime
The Packers got out to a 14-0 advantage, but the Bears cut into it with a long drive in the second quarter.
Read at Yahoo Sports → - Packers lead Bears 14-7 at halftime
The Packers got out to a 14-0 advantage, but the Bears cut into it with a long drive in the second quarter.
Read at ProFootballTalk → - Bears-Packers game features tributes to Mike Ditka on the field and in the stands
Philip Hauff says he has owned Chicago Bears season tickets for the last 25 years but had never attended one of his favourite team’s games at Lambeau Field before this week.
Read at Sportsnet → - NFL Live Tracker: Bears vs. Packers
An NFC North rivalry is renewed as the Chicago Bears visit the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Follow the action with Sportsnet’s live tracker beginning at 1 p.m.
Read at Sportsnet → - Bears to honor Mike Ditka by wearing special helmet decal in Week 5 against Packers
Ditka, who played six years in Chicago before leading the Bears to a Super Bowl as a coach, passed away last week.
Read at CBS Sports → - Bears QB Caleb Williams misses third straight game with hamstring injury
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is missing his third straight game Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.
Read at Sportsnet → Around the NFL: 5 betting previews (Week 5)
- Bears vs. Packers odds, picks, prediction, spread, line: Start time, betting preview, best bets for NFL Week 5
Here's everything bettors need to know for Bears vs. Packers in an NFC North battle Sunday in NFL Week 5
Read at CBS Sports → - 2026 Week 5 NFL odds, picks, best bets, predictions: Experts backing Titans, Bears, Seahawks on Sunday
SportsLine's experts have revealed their Week 5 NFL picks and best bets for Sunday
Read at CBS Sports → - Prisco's Week 5 NFL picks: Packers upset Bears, Vikings remain unbeaten, Rams edge Bills on 'MNF'
Pete Prisco reveals all of his Week 5 picks, including the Texans getting their first win and the Jets over the Browns
Read at CBS Sports → - Week 5 NFL odds, spreads, totals, betting lines, for all 16 games, including Bears-Packers, Falcons-Ravens
The Week 5 NFL schedule is here, featuring pivotal matchups like 49ers vs. Seahawks, Falcons vs.
Read at CBS Sports → - Last minute best bets for NFL Week 5: Steelers capitalize on rest advantage, Bears stand strong
Need some last-second help filling your bets for Week 5? We've got you covered
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- Bears vs. Packers odds, picks, prediction, spread, line: Start time, betting preview, best bets for NFL Week 5
- Bears vs. Packers live updates, inactives, where to watch: Tyson Bagent starts for Caleb Williams, Green Bay seeks first home win of the season at Lambeau
The Packers are still seeking their first win at Lambeau this season.
Read at Yahoo Sports → - Everyone had the same idea for how Bears should pay tribute to Mike Ditka
The Chicago Bears are set to visit the Green Bay Packers on Sunday in what will be the first game following legendary coach Mike Ditka’s death. That has many fans wanting to see the team, and specifically coach Ben Johnson, pay tribute to Ditka in one specific way.
Read at Yardbarker → - How wild-card game sent Bears, Packers in opposite directions
Ever since Chicago sent Green Bay home, the Bears have taken flight and the Packers can't find their footing.
Read at ESPN → - Former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka passes away at age 86
Ditka transformed the tight end position prior to becoming the head coach of the Chicago Bears, who were world champions in the 1985 season.
Read at Yardbarker → - Tributes pour in for late Bears coach Mike Ditka: ‘Chicago won’t be the same’
- Mike Ditka, legendary NFL coach and tight end with the Bears, passes away at age 86
Legendary NFL head coach Mike Ditka passed away on Friday at age-86. His passing was first reported by Jarrett Payton, son of the best player Ditka ever coached, running back Walter Payton, and was later confirmed by multiple outlets.
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