The NFC North race heats up in the depths of December when the Green Bay Packers travel to Soldier Field to take on the Chicago Bears this Saturday.
The Bears (10-4) sit atop the NFC North in a season that’s been almost all about new head coach Ben Johnson. Johnson has taken a talented roster – and a supremely talented passer in Caleb Williams – and has turned them into a winner this season.
While it hasn’t always been pretty for Chicago, it’s not about how it looks as much as what the record looks like. The Bears are on track for their best finish since their 12-4 2018 season that ended bitterly in a wild-card round loss.
For the Packers, a tie against the Cowboys looms large as their Week 16 matchup vs. Chicago approaches. At 9-4-1, Green Bay will have to navigate the rest of the season and potential postseason run without Micah Parsons, who suffered an ACL injury in Week 15.
Saturday night’s all right for fighting – or playing some hard-nosed divisional football. USA TODAY Sports will provide live updates from the Week 16 matchup below. All times are Eastern.
What TV channel is the Bears vs Packers game tonight?
- TV channel: Fox
The Bears-Packers matchup will be broadcast on Fox.
What time is the Bears vs Packers game tonight?
- Start time: 8:20 p.m. ET
The Saturday night matchup between the Bears and Packers kicks off at 8:20 p.m. ET. The Packers travel to Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois
Bears vs Packers live stream
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Bears vs Packers picks, predictions
Here’s how the NFL experts at USA TODAY feel the Bears vs. Packers game will shake out:
- Jarrett Bell: Bears, 29-26
- Nick Brinkerhoff: Bears, 28-24
- Chris Bumbaca: Packers, 32-29
- Nate Davis: Bears, 23-20
- Tyler Dragon: Packers, 25-21
- Mike Middlehurst-Schwartz: Bears, 28-27
Bears vs. Packers odds, moneyline, O/U
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 3:23 p.m.
- Moneyline (ML): Green Bay -115 (Bet $115 to win $100) | Chicago -105 (Bet $105 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Green Bay -1 (-105) | Chicago +1 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -118 | U: -110)
Packers inactives vs. Bears
- S Evan Williams
- OT Zach Tom
- DL Quinton Bohanna
- TE Josh Whyle
- DL Nazir Stackhouse
Bears inactives vs. Packers
- WR Rome Odunze
- WR Luther Burden III
- LB Ruben Hyppolite II
- LB Amen Ogbongbemiga
- DL Jonathan Ford
- QB Case Keenum (emergency)
NFC North standings
The Bears enter Week 16 with a half-game lead in the NFC North over the Packers. This is what the standings look like:
- Chicago Bears (10-4, 1-3 NFC North)
- Green Bay Packers (9-4-1, 4-0)
- Detroit Lions (8-6, 1-3)
- Minnesota Vikings (6-8, 2-2)
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