Who wins the next Bears vs. Packers game — and what’s on the line?
Bears vs. Packers 2025: NFC North Rivals Set for High-Stakes Prime Time Showdown
The historic Bears-Packers rivalry is heating up again in 2025, with both teams entering December as NFC playoff contenders. With Chicago at 9-3 and Green Bay at 8-3-1, their upcoming Week 16 matchup on December 20 carries major implications for the NFC North crown and playoff seeding. It’s the first night game between the two at Soldier Field since 2019, adding to the spectacle. Rookie QB Caleb Williams and new head coach Ben Johnson have reignited hope in Chicago, while the Packers boast one of the league’s top defenses. A win in this game could determine who hosts a postseason game — or even sets the tone for a potential rematch in the playoffs.
Options
- Bears — Caleb Williams rises
- Packers — defense dominates
- Too close to call
- Both teams make playoffs anyway
- Don’t follow this rivalry