Packers Rout Bears in Green Bay Revenge Win

The Green Bay Packers defeated the Chicago Bears 31-7 at Lambeau Field by using a strong passing attack and forcing five turnovers, according to Sportsnet. Jordan Love led Green Bay with 367 passing yards as the Packers improved to 3-2. Love completed 25 of 31 passes, the highest yardage total by a Packers quarterback against the Bears at Lambeau Field, according to Sportsnet.

He connected with Christian Watson for touchdown passes of 42 and 53 yards. Watson finished with six receptions for 143 yards, while Matthew Golden recorded a career-high 123 receiving yards on six catches, according to Sportsnet. MarShawn Lloyd added two touchdowns, including a rushing score.

The victory helped Green Bay respond after losing three of its previous four meetings with Chicago, including a playoff loss after the Packers surrendered a 21-3 halftime lead last season, according to Sportsnet.

Chicago played without Caleb Williams, who missed his third consecutive game because of a hamstring injury, according to Sportsnet. Tyson Bagent started at quarterback and threw for 87 yards on 12 completions in 21 attempts. Xavier McKinney intercepted two passes from Bagent as Green Bay’s defense created five turnovers, according to Sportsnet. Chicago also used Case Keenum, who entered in the fourth quarter and recorded 101 passing yards with an interception and a fumble.

Green Bay controlled the opening quarter after entering the game ranked near the bottom of the NFL in time of possession, according to Sportsnet. The Packers held the ball for 11 minutes, 45 seconds and outgained Chicago 130 yards to nine in the first period. Watson’s first touchdown completed a 91-yard opening drive, and McKinney’s first interception gave Green Bay possession at Chicago’s 45-yard line, according to Sportsnet. Lloyd then scored on a 7-yard run early in the second quarter.

The Bears briefly narrowed the deficit when D’Andre Swift scored from 1 yard out on fourth-and-goal, according to Sportsnet. Green Bay regained control after halftime when Watson caught his second touchdown pass. Sportsnet reported that Green Bay rookie kicker Trey Smack made one field goal but missed two attempts and an extra point.

The Packers also lost wide receiver Skyy Moore, cornerback Benjamin St-Juste, and defensive tackle Javon Hargrave to injuries during the game. The Bears had injuries to running back Kyle Monangai, linebacker T.J. Edwards, defensive lineman Dayo Odeyingbo, cornerback Tyrique Stevenson, and defensive back Cam Lewis, according to Sportsnet.