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Bears vs. Packers: Wild-Card Showdown Set for January 10

1/8/2026

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Summary

Bears Face Packers

The Chicago Bears, led by first-year head coach Ben Johnson, earned the No. 2 seed in the wild-card game despite a loss to the Detroit Lions.
The Green Bay Packers earned the No. 7 seed and have lost four straight.
The teams split the regular-season series, with each winning at home.
The game will be on January 10 at Soldier Field and will be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.

History

Historical Context

The 1982 NFL season was significantly impacted by a 57-day players' strike, reducing the schedule to nine games and leading to a unique 16-team playoff format. The Chicago Bears later dominated the league, winning Super Bowl XX in 1985 with a 15-1 record. Today, their rivalry with the Green Bay Packers remains a pivotal aspect of NFL history, influencing team legacies and fan engagement.

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Bears Face Packers

The Chicago Bears, led by first-year head coach Ben Johnson, earned the No. 2 seed in the wild-card game despite a loss to the Detroit Lions.
The Green Bay Packers earned the No. 7 seed and have lost four straight.
The teams split the regular-season series, with each winning at home.
The game will be on January 10 at Soldier Field and will be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.

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