Who’s playing
Chicago Bears @ Green Bay Packers
Current records: Chicago 7-9, Green Bay 8-8
How to watch
- When: Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 4:25 p.m. ET
- Or: Lambeau Field – Green Bay, Wisconsin
- TV: CBS
- Follow: CBS Sports app
- Online broadcast: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
What there is to know
The Bears have enjoyed the comfort of home in their last two games, but now they’ll hit the road. They will face the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET at Lambeau Field. After both teams made easy work of their previous opponents, one of them is about to undergo a discouraging change of fortune.
A well-balanced offense led Chicago against Atlanta in every quarter en route to victory on Sunday. The Bears beat the Falcons 37-17. Oddsmakers were on Chicago’s side, but they didn’t give the team enough credit because the spread was surprisingly wide.
The Bears’ victory was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Justin Fields, who threw for 268 yards and a touchdown, and also had a rushing touchdown. Another player who made the difference was Khalil Herbert, who totaled 124 yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, everything went in the Packers’ favor against the Vikings on Sunday as the Packers took a 33-10 victory. This 23-point margin constitutes a new team-best for Green Bay this season.
Jordan Love was the offensive star of the game throwing for 256 yards and three touchdowns while completing 72.7% of his passes, and also scoring on the ground. The team also received help from Jayden Reed, who had 89 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Chicago pushed its record to 7-9 with the win, which was its fifth straight at home. These wins were largely due to their offensive dominance throughout this stretch, averaging 27.6 points per game. As for Green Bay, the victory brought them back into a tie at 8-8.
The Bears are hoping to defy the odds on Sunday as experts believe they are headed for a loss. Anyone considering them against the spread should keep this in mind: The team hasn’t covered the last nine times they’ve faced the Packers.
Odds
Green Bay is a 3-point favorite against Chicago, according to the latest NFL odds.
The plus/minus is set at 44 points.
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History of the series
Green Bay has won 9 of its last 10 games against Chicago.
- September 10, 2023 – Green Bay 38 vs. Chicago 20
- December 4, 2022 – Green Bay 28 vs. Chicago 19
- September 18, 2022 – Green Bay 27 vs. Chicago 10
- December 12, 2021 – Green Bay 45 vs. Chicago 30
- October 17, 2021 – Green Bay 24 vs. Chicago 14
- January 3, 2021 – Green Bay 35 against Chicago 16
- November 29, 2020 – Green Bay 41 vs. Chicago 25
- December 15, 2019 – Green Bay 21 vs. Chicago 13
- September 5, 2019 – Green Bay 10 against Chicago 3
- December 16, 2018 – Chicago 24 vs. Green Bay 17
