Bears at Packers, Week 5
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Previewing the Packers' Week 5 showdown with the Bears What we're watching, reasons for optimism and concern, matchups and a prediction.
Ben Johnson's head coaching debut was worth the wait. After lingering as one of the NFL's hottest rising stars as offensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions, he waited for the right offer to make the leap to top dog. Chicago presented an intriguing opportunity
The early bye week was perfectly timed for Johnson’s first season in Chicago last year, and the same can be said for their Week 10 bye this season, with the team needing a reset period after a rigorous first half of the schedule that featured multiple potential playoff previews.
Following two back-to-back competitive losses, the New York Jets are looking for a win today in Chicago as they face the 2-1 Bears.
Carson Wentz leads Minnesota into Soldier Field seeking a second divisional upset, while Caleb Williams and the high-flying Bears look to defend home turf after a 59-point explosion.
Inside: Previewing the league’s most competitive division, where the Bears, Packers, Lions and Vikings all expect to make the playoffs. Is this the first year a division goes 4-for-4? This article is from The Athletic’s NFL newsletter. Sign up here to ...
Watch the Chicago Bears against the Minnesota Vikings live on Sky Sports NFL from 6pm Sunday, followed by the Denver Broncos against the Jacksonville Jaguars before the Kansas City Chiefs face the Indianapolis Colts in Sunday Night Football from 1.