In the ongoing Week 16 NFL 2025 NFC North showdown at Soldier Field, the Chicago Bears (10-4) host the Green Bay Packers (9-4-1) with playoff implications on the line. The Bears lead the division by one win; a Packers victory could shift the standings. The game, which kicked off at 7:20 p.m. CT, saw intense first-quarter action.
The 2025 NFL season's playoff picture sharpens as the Bears and Packers battle in Chicago on Saturday, December 21, at 7:20 p.m. CT. With the Bears atop the NFC North at 10-4 and the Packers close behind at 9-4-1, this rivalry game carries massive stakes—Chicago eyes a division clinch, while Green Bay seeks to stay in the hunt.
Live updates show the Packers regaining possession after a high snap on the Bears' fourth down. Chicago's defense stiffened, halting Green Bay short of the end zone. The Packers struck first in the second quarter with a field goal for an early lead.
View the game via NFL Game Pass on DAZN or Amazon Prime Video. Betting odds favor the Bears at -118, with Packers at +100.
Pre-game buzz included Packers' 'On site for Saturday night' post and Bears' 'WE READY' energy, with fans filling Soldier Field.