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Bears vs. Packers: Playoff Clash Set for January 10

1/11/2026

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Summary

Bears Face Packers

The Chicago Bears will face the Green Bay Packers on January 10, 2026, at Soldier Field.
Bears are 11-6 and No. 2 seed in the NFC, and Packers are 9-7-1 and No. 7 seed.
Predictions vary, with The Arizona Republic projecting a Bears 24-21 win and others seeing a close game.
The game streams on Amazon Prime Video at 7 p.m. CT, with Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit as commentators.

Summary

Bears Host Packers

Chicago Bears will host the Green Bay Packers in a wild-card playoff game Jan 10, 2026, at Soldier Field, with the Packers seeking to capitalize on their cold-weather experience.
Snow and wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph are expected.
The Bears aim to end a three-game postseason losing streak in their first home playoff game since 2018.
The game will stream on Amazon Prime Video at 7 p.m. CT.

History

Historical Context

The 1982 NFL season was marked by a players' strike that reduced the schedule to nine games, leading to a unique 16-team playoff format. This season saw the Chicago Bears win their first Super Bowl in 1985, solidifying their legacy. As they face the Green Bay Packers in a wild-card playoff game, their historic rivalry, dating back to 1921, remains a significant aspect of NFL culture.

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Bears Face Packers

The Chicago Bears will face the Green Bay Packers on January 10, 2026, at Soldier Field.
Bears are 11-6 and No. 2 seed in the NFC, and Packers are 9-7-1 and No. 7 seed.
Predictions vary, with The Arizona Republic projecting a Bears 24-21 win and others seeing a close game.
The game streams on Amazon Prime Video at 7 p.m. CT, with Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit as commentators.

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