Packers secure final NFC playoff spot with win over Bears

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The Green Bay Packers are heading to the playoffs after taking down their NFC North-rival Chicago Bears, 17-9, to seal their fate. 

Jordan Love and the Packers knew that a win on Sunday would put them in, and they immediately got what they needed on their second drive of the game. 

The Packers took 6:42 off the clock as Love dissected his way downfield to get to the Chicago 10-yard line. He dropped back on 3rd-and-1 and slung a pass to rookie receiver Dontayvion Wicks for the first touchdown of the game. 

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Anthony Johnson Jr. #36 and Jaire Alexander #23 of the Green Bay Packers react after a play during the second half against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field on January 7, 2024, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (John Fisher/Getty Images)

But that’s the only offense Green Bay would muster this half as it ended with a 7-6 lead after the Bears kicked two field goals. 

However, the second half began with a bang for the Packers, who got the opening kickoff. And once again it was Wicks, this time hauling in a 12-yard touchdown to secure two on the day and bring the Packers’ lead to 14-6. 

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The Bears and Justin Fields seemed to be getting things going in the second half on offense, but they couldn’t find the colored paint. After punting on their first drive, their next one ended with a field goal to make it 14-9. 

But when the Packers needed a stop, their defense continuously stepped up. 

Jayden Reed of the Green Bay Packers runs the ball during the fourth quarter against the Chicago