Game Overview

In a closely contested battle at Soldier Field, the Chicago Bears fell just short against the Green Bay Packers, with a final score of 19-20. This outcome leaves the Bears with a 4-6 record for the season, while the Packers improved to 7-3. Despite an impressive display of offense and defense by both teams, it was the small margins that ultimately decided the game's fate.

Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) runs to score a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)

Key Performances and Highlights

The Bears showcased a strong offensive game, amassing a total of 391 yards against a resilient Packers defense. Quarterback Caleb Williams completed an impressive 74 percent of his passes for 231 yards but couldn't find the end zone through the air. The ground game was potent for Chicago, with D'Andre Swift leading the rushing attack by covering 71 yards on 14 attempts and scoring one touchdown. Roschon Johnson also contributed significantly with another rushing touchdown.

On special teams, Cairo Santos had mixed results in field goal attempts but managed to convert two out of three tries, including a long from 53 yards out. Punter Tory Taylor had an average day with punts totaling 83 yards and managing to place one inside the opponent's twenty-yard line.

Green Bay Packers' Jordan Love throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Defensively, DeMarcus Walker stood out by recording one sack and contributing to five tackles for loss as part of an effort that saw Chicago limit Green Bay's scoring opportunities. Terell Smith made significant contributions as well by securing an interception that he returned for twenty-three yards.

Despite these efforts, penalties proved costly for Chicago; they were flagged seven times for fifty penalty yards which impacted their momentum at crucial junctures in this tightly contested match-up.

Green Bay Packers' Christian Watson catches a pass between two defenders during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Looking Ahead

The Chicago Bears will look to bounce back when they host Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on November 24th at 1:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch all action live on FOX as both teams vie for victory in what promises to be another exciting NFL showdown.

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