The Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 31–7 at Lambeau Field on October 11, 2026. Jordan Love’s downfield passing made the difference in a rivalry match that also exposed Chicago’s growing problems at quarterback.
With Caleb Williams absent because of a hamstring injury, Tyson Bagent started for the Bears. Chicago later turned to Case Keenum, but the change did not stop Green Bay’s commanding victory. Both teams finished the day with 3–2 records.
How Green Bay built the lead
Love connected with Christian Watson on a 42-yard touchdown pass to put the Packers ahead 7–0 in the opening quarter. Green Bay led 14–7 at halftime and 23–7 after three quarters, before stretching the margin to the final 31–7.
Watson also caught a 53-yard touchdown on third-and-22. That play captures the challenge for Chicago: even a long-yardage situation failed to keep the Packers from producing a scoring strike. Love’s willingness to attack deep converted difficult downs into major gains.
Why did the Bears change quarterbacks?
Bagent threw two interceptions before being replaced early in the fourth quarter. Keenum entered with the Bears trailing 31–7, then also threw an interception during an attempt to score near the end zone.
The switch therefore did not produce the immediate recovery Chicago needed. Williams’ absence was the background to the quarterback debate, but the match also required answers across the offense: protecting the ball and turning field position into points were both essential.
The players who stood out
Love completed 25 of 31 passes for 367 yards and two touchdowns, both caught by Watson. Watson finished with 143 receiving yards, while Matthew Golden added 123. MarShawn Lloyd contributed two rushing touchdowns.
Editorial reading: Green Bay’s ability to create explosive pass plays made the score gap harder to close. Chicago’s turnovers compounded that problem by ending possessions when it needed points, turning an injury-related selection issue into a wider offensive setback.
Three quick answers
What was the final score? Packers 31, Bears 7.
Did Caleb Williams play? No. He remained out with a hamstring injury.
Who replaced Tyson Bagent? Case Keenum, early in the fourth quarter after Bagent’s second interception.
Featured image: AI-generated editorial illustration, not a photograph of this game.
Sources
Packers official game updates · Chicago Sun-Times: quarterback change · Final score and player statistics