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Fireworks are expected to erupt during the second game of the 2026 NFL wild-card playoffs, an NFC North matchup that figures to be among the postseason’s most competitive.
It’s not hyperbole to say that the Bears and Packers don’t like each other. How could they? They are divisional rivals whose recent matchups have made for critical viewing.
Chicago and Green Bay are only weeks removed from their latest duel, an epic that saw the Bears secure a win in the match’s final moments. Ben Johnson’s side hasn’t won a playoff game since 2011. A home joust against a side teeming with injuries that only won nine games doesn’t appear the most challenging. Then again, it is the Packers, who are 30-10 when facing Chicago since 2006.
The Sporting News is tracking live updates from Saturday’s playoff game between the Bears and the Packers. Follow below for highlights, analysis and more as NFC North heavyweights meet for a chance to punch a ticket into the divisional round.
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Bears vs. Packers live score, highlights from 2026 NFL wild-card playoff game
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Packers 21, Bears 3
9:35 p.m.: MISSED FIELD GOAL! Brandon McManus’ effort spurns the target from distance. The Packers’ lead sits still at 21-3.
9:30 p.m.: TURNOVER ON DOWNS! The Bears cannot convert on fourth down at the moment. They surrender possession once more — their third failed fourth-down attempt of the day.
The pass is incomplete and it’s another turnover on downs forced by the @Packers defense
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— NFL (@NFL) January 11, 2026
9:22 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Love hits Doubs for his third touchdown of the day! This one is shaping up to be a rout.
Watch Romeo Doubs get open at the goal line 👀
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— NFL (@NFL) January 11, 2026
Packers 21, Bears 3
9:15 p.m.: FUMBLEROOSKI! Love found Watson once more with a fiery toss, who proceeded to carve up Chicago’s defense and brace for the end zone. But as he approached the goal line, Tyrique Stevenson dislodged the ball, looking to have secured the stop the Bears desperately needed. But the pill landed in yellow hands, in the end.
CHRISTIAN WATSON DOWN TO THE HALF-YARD LINE
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— NFL (@NFL) January 11, 2026
9:10 p.m.: TURNOVER ON DOWNS! Chicago’s aggression on fourth continues to cost it. Another fourth down ends in ashes, with the Bears surrendering possession inside its own 35 after Williams’ toss to Burden misses its target.
Snap bobbled
Pass deflected
Packers take over!
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— NFL (@NFL) January 11, 2026
9:02 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Love hits Reed as the Packers push their lead to 11!.
JORDAN LOVE. JAYDEN REED.
PACKERS LEAD BY TWO POSSESSIONS
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— NFL (@NFL) January 11, 2026
Packers 14, Bears 3
8:55 p.m.: The Packers’ attack is humming. Sizable gains by Josh Jacobs and Matthew Golden (via Love toss) has Green Bay deep inside Chicago territory.
A first down and much more for Josh Jacobs 😤
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— NFL (@NFL) January 11, 2026
The rookie Matthew Golden with a BIG gain!
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— NFL (@NFL) January 11, 2026
8:45 p.m.: INTERCEPTION! The Bears’ attack opted to trot back onto the field on fourth-and-short. It came to regret that decision immediately, with Williams missing multiple open receivers before placing the ball right into Carrington Valentine’s waiting grasp.
Intercepted by Carrington Valentine 🧀
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— NFL (@NFL) January 11, 2026End of first quarter: Packers 7, Bears 3
8:32 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Love finds Christian Watson as the Packers move out in front.
That’s how you get open 👀
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— NFL (@NFL) January 11, 2026
Packers 7, Bears 3
8:28 p.m.: The Packers strike for their first fireworks, with Jordan Love finding Romeo Doubs for the chunk play. Green Bay is on the brink of the end zone.
Jordan Love goes DEEP to Romeo Doubs 🔥
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— NFL (@NFL) January 11, 2026
8:22 p.m.: FIELD GOAL! Chicago opens the scoring with a field goal! The Bears showed plenty of might in their opening drive.
Bears 3, Packers 0
8:20 p.m.: The Bears’ opening drive has proven effective so far. They’re already up to 12 plays and find themselves on the cusp of the end zone.
8:10 p.m.: And we’re off! The Bears will start the contest with the ball!
7:45 p.m.: Things are getting chippy ahead of this one! We’ve already had one fracas spill over on the field, with both sides colliding into one another. Will be interesting to see if this carnage carries over to tonight’s contest.
Fight in warmups we are getting FED tonight pic.twitter.com/xPXHcIqOrW
— Windy City Bears Zone (@WCBearszone) January 11, 2026
7:00 p.m.: Chicago will sport all-navy for tonight’s contest. Saturday’s game represents the first time the team will don such attire since 2022.
6:30 p.m.: Here’s a look at the Bears and Packers’ inactives ahead of tonight’s clash. Green Bay RT Zach Tom’s absence should loom large in this one.
Inactives for #GBvsCHI: pic.twitter.com/4aD2cJiGrv
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) January 10, 2026
Packers inactives for tonight pic.twitter.com/xOJVf77b4v
— Packerfan Total Access- Clayton (@packers_access) January 10, 2026
4:30 p.m.: The forecast for tonight’s contest looked a bit ominous, with rain and wind expected to fall upon Soldier Field. However, recent projections indicate things could hold up come opening kickoff.
Slight chance for minimal precipitation between now and early in tonight’s game at Soldier Field.
But right now the sun is out and it’s gorgeous for the second week of January along the lakefront.
— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) January 10, 2026
MORE 2026 NFL PLAYOFF NEWS:
Where to watch Bears vs. PackersBears vs. Packers start timeDate: Saturday, Jan. 10Time: 8 p.m. ET, 5 p.m. PT
The Bears and Packers will kick off their postseason journeys from Soldier Field in Chicago on Saturday night. Kick off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.
What channel is Bears vs. Packers on today?TV channel: FOX32 (Chicago), NBC26 (Green Bay), FOX6 (Milwaukee)Live stream: Prime Video
The Bears and Packers will meet on Prime Video, with Al Michaels leading the broadcast as the game’s play-by-play announcer. Kirk Herbstreit will join him in the booth, offering occasional musings, while Kaylee Hartung features as the game’s sideline reporter.
Those in Chicago and Green Bay’s local markets can find the broadcast on FOX32 and NBC26, respectively, while the contest will be aired on FOX6 in Milwaukee.
NFL playoff schedule 2026Wild-card round
Saturday, Jan. 10
MatchupTime (ET)TV/Live streamPanthers vs. Rams4:30 p.m.Fox, FuboBears vs. Packers8 p.m.Prime Video
Sunday, Jan. 11
MatchupTime (ET)TV/Live streamJaguars vs. Bills1 p.m.CBS, Fubo, Paramount+Eagles vs. 49ers4:30 p.m.Fox, FuboPatriots vs. Chargers8:15 p.m.NBC, Peacock
Monday, Jan. 12
MatchupTime (ET)TV/Live streamSteelers vs. Texans8:15 p.m.ESPN, ABC, ESPN app, FuboDivisional round
Saturday, Jan. 17
MatchupTime (ET)TV/Live streamTBD4:30 p.m.TBDTBD8:15 p.m.TBD
Sunday, Jan. 18
MatchupTime (ET)TV/Live streamTBD3 p.m.TBDTBD6:30 p.m.TBDConference championships
Sunday, Jan. 25
MatchupTime (ET)TV/Live streamAFC Championship3 p.m.CBS, Paramount+, FuboNFC Championship6:30 p.m.Fox, FuboSuper Bowl 60
Sunday, Feb. 8
MatchupTime (ET)TV/Live streamTBD6:30 p.m.NBC, Peacock