The Bears impress the Packers with an epic comeback and advance to the NFC playoffs after overcoming an 18-point halftime deficit.
Trailing 21-3, the Chicago Bears battled through the second half to beat the Green Bay Packers 31-27 at Soldier Field to secure a dramatic win and a berth in the NFC Divisional Round.
How the Bears made a historic playoff comeback
The second half paved the way for the Bears to defeat the Packers and advance to the NFC playoffs.
Quarterback Caleb Williams led a spectacular offensive surge, throwing for 184 yards in the fourth quarter alone.
The defense under coordinator Dennis Allen completely stifled Green Bay’s offense and allowed just six points after halftime.
This 18-point comeback marks the largest in Chicago Bears postseason history and is a testament to the team’s resilience under coach Ben Johnson.
Updated NFC playoff picture: Who’s next for Chicago?
After their dramatic victory, the Bears’ advancement in the NFC playoffs ensured a home game at Soldier Field in the Divisional Round
As the NFC’s No. 2 seed, Chicago will host the highest remaining seed heading into Wild Card weekend.
That means they will avoid the top-seeded Seattle Seahawks unless both teams reach the NFC Championship Game.
The team now awaits their next opponent as the rest of the Wild Card round comes to a close.
Key points from the Bears’ playoff win
Historic comeback:
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The Bears overcame an 18-point halftime deficit (21-3), the largest comeback in franchise postseason history.
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They outscored the Packers 28-6 in the second half and won 31-27.
Most important services:
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Caleb Williams threw for 1.84 yards in the fourth quarter alone, leading the offensive explosion.
· The defenseled by coordinator Dennis Allen, allowed just six points in the second half after a difficult start.
Playoff Impact:
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The win eliminates the Green Bay Packers from the postseason.·
The Chicago Bears advance to NFC Divisional Round.
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As the No. 2 seed in the NFC, they will host a playoff game at Soldier Field next weekend.
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They will face the highest remaining seed from the wildcard round.
Sources:
This game recap and bracket update is based on official NFL playoff results and statistics.
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