The Green Bay Packers narrowly defeated the Chicago Bears 20-19 at Soldier Field on November 17, 2024, in a game defined by dramatic moments and key individual performances. The victory was sealed when Packers defensive lineman Karl Brooks blocked a 46-yard field goal attempt by Cairo Santos as time expired, handing Green Bay its 11th consecutive win over Chicago.
Key Performances
• Jordan Love (Packers QB): Love completed 13 of 17 passes for 261 yards, throwing one touchdown and rushing for another. His 60-yard connection with Christian Watson in the third quarter was a highlight, setting up a critical scoring drive.
• Christian Watson (Packers WR): Watson had a career day, hauling in four receptions for 150 yards, including the pivotal 60-yard catch.
• Josh Jacobs (Packers RB): Jacobs contributed 134 total yards (76 rushing, 58 receiving).
• Caleb Williams (Bears QB): The rookie quarterback impressed, completing 23 of 31 passes for 231 yards. While he avoided turnovers, the Bears’ offense struggled in the red zone.
• D’Andre Swift (Bears RB): Swift rushed for 71 yards on 14 carries, including a touchdown.
Game Summary
The Packers struck first with a touchdown pass to Jayden Reed, but the Bears stayed competitive, largely relying on field goals from Santos. After trailing 17-13 late in the fourth quarter, Chicago scored to take a 19-17 lead, missing the two-point conversion. Green Bay responded with a field goal from Brandon McManus to reclaim the lead before the final defensive stand.
Postgame Quotes
• Packers coach Matt LaFleur: “It wasn’t our cleanest game, but we found a way to win. The blocked kick by Karl [Brooks] was the definition of preparation meeting opportunity.”
• Bears coach Matt Eberflus: “Caleb [Williams] showed a lot of poise, but as a team, we have to capitalize in key situations. This one hurts.”
Implications
The win elevated Green Bay to 7-3, keeping them in the hunt for the NFC North title and bolstering their playoff hopes. Chicago, now 4-6, faces an uphill battle to remain in contention for a wild-card spot.
The Packers next face the San Francisco 49ers in a pivotal matchup, while the Bears will regroup to take on the Minnesota Vikings in a divisional clash.