The Green Bay Packers routed the Chicago Bears 31-7 at Lambeau Field on October 11, 2026, as Jordan Love threw for 367 yards and Christian Watson caught two touchdown passes to overwhelm an injury-thinned Chicago roster.
According to Windy City Gridiron, a 31-7 defeat at Lambeau Field proved especially crushing for a Chicago Bears squad that began the day with an opportunity to take command of the NFC North, continuing a long history of struggles at the venue in recent years. The game arrived in the wake of the death of former Bears player and head coach Mike Ditka, prompting players to wear a No. 89 decal on their helmets
Without starting quarterback Caleb Williams under center or running back Kyle Monangai in the backfield noted Windy City Gridiron, Chicago struggled to find any offensive rhythm. Williams missed his third straight game due to a hamstring injury noted Sportsnet, leaving backup Tyson Bagent to make the start reported Yahoo Sports. Williams returned to practice Friday for the first time since he injured his hamstring in Week 2 and took part in a workout a couple hours before Sunday’s loss to the Packers.
Jordan Love and Christian Watson Exploit Chicago’s Secondary
Jordan Love dismantled the Bears defense by completing 25 of 31 passes for 367 yards and two touchdowns stated Sportsnet. That performance set a franchise record for the most passing yards by a Packers quarterback against the Bears at Lambeau Field, eclipsing the previous mark of 345 yards set by Lynn Dickey in 1983 noted CBS Sports. Dating back to 2014—the year Rodgers secured the second of his four NFL MVPs—this triumph stands as the largest margin of victory against the Bears.
Christian Watson hauled in six catches for 143 yards, including a 42-yard touchdown in the first quarter and a 53-yard score in the third detailed Packers.com.
We were flowing today. Executed at a really high level. I was proud of everybody.
Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers quarterback
Tyson Bagent and Turnover Woes Derail Chicago Offense
The Bears committed five turnovers on the afternoon reported Yahoo Sports. Tyson Bagent threw two interceptions and completed 12 of 21 passes for 87 yards, yielding a 27.4 passer rating reported the Chicago Sun-Times before head coach Ben Johnson benched him in the fourth quarter in favor of Case Keenum noted Packers.com.
Keenum finished 11-for-19 for 108 yards with an interception and a lost fumble on a strip sack reported Shaw Local. Xavier McKinney intercepted two passes for the Green Bay defense stated Sportsnet, while linebacker Ty’Ron Hopper added a goal-line interception against Keenum to extinguish Chicago’s final scoring threat noted Zone Coverage.
Ben Johnson and Matt LaFleur After the NFC North Showdown
The defeat drops Chicago to 3-2 on the season reported CBS Sports and brings Ben Johnson’s record against NFC North opponents to 2-6 since he took over as head coach noted Shaw Local. The Bears managed only 246 total yards — their fewest under Johnson noted the Chicago Sun-Times — while running back D’Andre Swift was limited to 1.2 yards per carry noted Bear Goggles On, outside of a gritty 78-yard drive ending in Swift’s fourth-and-goal touchdown run just before halftime detailed Packers.com.
For Green Bay, the victory pulls head coach Matt LaFleur’s squad even with Chicago at 3-2 reported Packers.com and moves them over .500 for the first time this season.
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