Published Jan 7, 7:12pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jan 7, 7:12pm ET
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Updated Jan 7, 7:12pm ET
One of the games on Saturday's NFL slate features the Chicago Bears hosting the Green Bay Packers. Who has the edge in our Bears vs Packers pick?
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| Chicago Bears | +1 (-107) |
| Green Bay Packers | -1 (-113) |
After a come-from-behind win against the Packers on Dec. 20, Chicago ended the season with two straight defeats, including a 19-16 loss to the Detroit Lions in the season finale.
The Chicago Bears ended the regular season with an overall flat performance Sunday afternoon, losing to the Detroit Lions 19-16 at Soldier Field.
— Bears Insider (@bears_insider) January 5, 2026
“I don’t think we deserve to win the way we played."https://t.co/jV8724BF7I
The Bears were down 16-0 in the fourth quarter before rallying to tie the game. Unfortunately, Detroit moved the ball down the field on the game's final possession, and Jake Bates nailed a 42-yard field goal as time expired to help the Lions escape with a three-point victory.
Caleb Willams threw for 212 yards, increasing his total to 3,942 passing yards this season. He surpassed Erik Kramer's franchise mark of 3,838, which was set back in 1995.
On the other side, the Packers ended their 2025 campaign amid a four-game skid, including a 16-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Packers, with nothing to play for, fall to Vikings 16-3.https://t.co/5Wtw1wWiPR
— Sun-Times Sports (@suntimes_sports) January 4, 2026
The Packers, who were locked into the No. 7 seed for the third straight year, rested several key players in preparation for the postseason.
As a result, the team punted on its first eight possessions; produced a total of 128 yards of offense and was 3-for-12 on third down.
With both teams entering the playoffs on losing streaks, it will be interesting to see which squad rises to the occasion.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this postseason matchup.
Chicago has dropped eight of the previous 10 meetings in this series. Also, the Packers are 14-2 in their last 16 road outings against the Bears. Given those trends, the edge goes to the green and gold.
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Green Bay Packers
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