The Green Bay Packers will host the Chicago Bears on Sunday in a crucial NFC North battle that could determine divisional supremacy. With the Bears holding a half-game lead after nine wins in their last 10 games, and the Packers riding a three-game winning streak, the outcome carries major playoff implications. Kickoff is set for 4:25 p.m. ET at Lambeau Field, where the Packers enter as 6.5-point favorites.
The NFC North takes center stage in Week 14 as the Chicago Bears (9-3) travel to face the Green Bay Packers (8-3-1) at Lambeau Field. This matchup marks the first of two head-to-head meetings between the rivals, with the Bears clinging to a slim half-game advantage thanks to Green Bay's earlier tie. Chicago has surged with five straight wins and nine victories in its last 10, while the Packers aim to extend their three-game winning streak and reclaim the top spot.
Betting Preview and Model Insights
The Packers are listed as 6.5-point favorites, with an over/under of 44.5 points, per the latest consensus odds. Green Bay has dominated recent history, winning 11 of the last 12 meetings against Chicago. However, the Bears boast an impressive 8-4 against-the-spread (ATS) record, including 5-2 as underdogs, under first-year head coach Ben Johnson. The Packers are 5-7 ATS, often playing down to competition, and just 1-4 to the over at home.
The SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates every game 10,000 times, leans toward Green Bay covering the spread in 53% of simulations but sees value on the Bears' money line (+251 odds), projecting a Chicago outright win in 32% of outcomes. The model forecasts a 28-20 Packers victory, with the over hitting in 56% of sims.
Key Players and Matchups
Chicago's offense has been one of the league's best under Johnson, but they'll face a stout Packers defense allowing the fourth-fewest yards (284.8 per game) and fifth-fewest points (18.8 per game). Bears QB Caleb Williams will test Green Bay's secondary, while Packers QB Jordan Love looks to exploit Chicago's vulnerabilities. A suggested same-game parlay includes Packers -6.5, under 44.5, and Christian Watson anytime TD (+165), at +950 odds on DraftKings.
Viewing Information
The game airs on FOX at 4:25 p.m. ET, with streaming available on Fubo. New users can bet at BetMGM for up to $1,500 in bonus bets if the first bet loses (promo code CBSSPORTS).