Top Moments in Packers vs Bears History
1933: First NFL Championship Game
The Bears defeated the Packers 9-0 on December 10, 1933, in the first-ever official NFL playoff game.
1957: Packers Upset Bears in First Game at City Stadium
In the first game ever played at what is now called Lambeau Field, the Packers beat the Bears 21-17 on September 29, 1957.
1963: Bears Clinch the Western Division
On December 15, 1963, the Bears defeated the Packers 26-7 in Chicago, eliminating Green Bay from playoff contention. The Bears went on to win the NFL Championship.
1980: Chester Marcol’s Blocked Field Goal Touchdown
On September 7, 1980, Packers kicker Chester Marcol caught his own blocked field goal attempt and ran it in for a game-winning touchdown in overtime, defeating the Bears 12-6.
1989 Instant Replay Game
In the final minute of a game in 1989, Don Majkowski completed a touchdown pass to Sterling Sharpe on fourth down, but officials initially flagged him for crossing the line of scrimmage before throwing.
After a four-minute replay review, the call was controversially overturned, giving Green Bay a 14-13 victory. The Bears were so outraged by the decision that they placed an asterisk next to this game in their media guide for years afterward, believing Majkowski had clearly crossed the line, giving this game another nickname, the “Asterisk” game.
This play led to debates about instant replay since it took so long to review, and eventually the NFL eliminated instant replay after the 1991 season and did not reinstitute it until 1999.
1994: Brett Favre’s Fourth-Quarter Comeback
On November 6, 1994, Favre led the Packers to a 33-6 win after scoring 21 unanswered fourth-quarter points.
1995: 99-Yarder on Monday Night Football
On September 11, 1995, Favre hit Robert Books from the 1 yard line for a 99-yard touchdown, giving the Packers a 27-24 victory over the Bears on Monday Night Football.
2010: NFC Championship Game
The Packers defeated the Bears 21-14 at Soldier Field on January 23, 2011, earning a spot in Super Bowl XLV.
2011: Four wins in the Calendar Year
The Packers beat the Bears 4 times in the year 2011.
- January 2: The Packers beat the Bears at Lambeau during the 2010 season to clinch a playoff spot
- January 23: They met again in the 2010 NFC Championship Game, with the Packers winning 21-14 at Soldier Field, advancing to Super Bowl XLV
- September 25: Packers beat the Bears 27-17 in Chicago
- December 25: Packers beat the Bears 21-35 at Lambeau
2013: Aaron Rodgers 4th-and-8 Touchdown
On December 29, 2013, late in the 4th quarter, after a clutch block by John Kuhn against Julius Peppers, Rodgers connected with Randall Cobb for a 48-yard touchdown on 4th-and-8 to win the NFC North.
Earlier in that same game, Rodgers had a fumble that everyone thought was an incomplete pass. Jarrett Boykin picked it up not realizing it, but after folks from the sidelines shouted at him to run it, he ran it into the end zone for a touchdown.
2018: Rodgers’ Comeback from Injury
On September 9, 2018, Rodgers returned in the second half after what looked like a potential season-ending injury, down 20-0, and led the Packers to a 24-23 victory.
2021: “I Still Own You”
On October 17, 2021, after running in a game-sealing touchdown for a 24-14 Packers victory at Soldier Field, Rodgers taunted Bears fans with “I own you! I own you! I still own you! I still own you!”.
2024: Packers Block Field Goal to Preserve 11-Game Winning Streak
On November 17, 2024, with the chance to win the game with a last-second field goal, the Bears had their 46-yard attempt blocked by Karl Brooks, ending their opportunity at an improbable come from behind victory.
Aaron Rodgers Era: 26-5 Against the Bears
As a Packer, Rodgers went 26-5 vs the Bears from 2008-2022, including a win in the 2010 NFC Championship Game.
Brett Favre Era: 22-10 vs the Bears
As a Packer, Favre is 22-10 against the Bears from 1992 to 2007. This includes a 10-game winning streak from 1994-1998.
Jordon Love Era: 3-0 vs the Bears
Jordon Love continues the ownership of the Bears with an undefeated 3-0 record facing their NFC North rival.
Matt LaFleur Era: 11-0 against the Bears
Matt LaFleur remains undefeated vs the Bears with an 11-0 record as of November 17, 2024.