Week 14 recap: Chicago Bears fall short vs. Green Bay Packers

The Chicago Bears defense walk off the field after Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) scored a touchdown in the third quarter at Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Dec. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) walks off the field after the Bears lost to the Green Bay Packers 28-21 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Dec. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Packers fans hold signs referring to former Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers's comments about the Bears in the third quarter at Lambeau Field on Dec. 7, 2025, in Green Bay. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon (25) celebrates after intercepting a pass intended for Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) in the fourth quarter on the Bears’ 4th-and-one at Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Dec. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Bears tight end Cole Kmet heads to the locker room after a 28-21 loss to the Packers on Dec. 7, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon (25) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass in the end zone intended for Bears tight end Cole Kmet, right, to secure a 28-21 win, Dec. 7, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Packers running back Josh Jacobs, bottom, backs into the end zone for what would be the game-winning touchdown run against the Bears in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field on Dec. 7, 2025, in Green Bay. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) leaps over guard Jonah Jackson while scrambling in the fourth quarter against the Packers at Lambeau Field on Dec. 7, 2025, in Green Bay. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Packers head coach Matt Lafleur, right, yells in celebration after cornerback Keisean Nixon intercepts a pass in the end zone intended for Bears tight end Cole Kmet to secure a 28-21 win at Lambeau Field on Dec. 7, 2025, in Green Bay. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Bears head coach Ben Johnson heads to the locker room after a 28-21 loss to the Packers at Lambeau Field on Dec. 7, 2025, in Green Bay. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) winds up to throw downfield in the third quarter against the Bears at Lambeau Field on Dec. 7, 2025, in Green Bay. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Bears wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (14) celebrates after making a touchdown reception in the third quarter against the Packers at Lambeau Field on Dec. 7, 2025, in Green Bay. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) runs with the ball while looking down field in the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Dec. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) rushes against the Packers in the third quarter at Lambeau Field on Dec. 7, 2025, in Green Bay. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Bears running back Kyle Monangai (25) rushes in the fourth quarter against the Packers at Lambeau Field on Dec. 7, 2025, in Green Bay. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

A Chicago Bears fan reacts as time runs down in the game with the Bears behind a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Bears tight end Colston Loveland (84) celebrates after a touchdown reception against the Packers in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field on Dec. 7, 2025, in Green Bay. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Bears safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (35) makes an interception in the first quarter against the Packers at Lambeau Field on Dec. 7, 2025, in Green Bay. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Packers wide receiver Christian Watson scores a touchdown while Bears safety Kevin Byard III attempts to tackle him in the second quarter Dec. 7, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Fans tailgate outside Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, before the Chicago Bears play the Green Bay Packers. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers fan tease each other outside Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, before the Chicago Bears play the Green Bay Packers. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Packers fans cheer during player announcements for a game against the Bears at Lambeau Field on Dec. 7, 2025, in Green Bay. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Packers cornerback Bo Melton tosses the ball after making a touchdown reception in the second quarter against the Bears at Lambeau Field on Dec. 7, 2025, in Green Bay. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Johnny Bice, left, and Jr. Rodriguez eat Discada outside Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Dec. 7, 2025, as they tailgate before the Chicago Bears play the Green Bay Packers. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs (87) is tackled by Bears linebacker Noah Sewell (44) in the first quarter at Lambeau Field on Dec. 7, 2025, in Green Bay. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

A Green Bay Packers fan cheers in the stands in the fourth quarter in the game against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Dec. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

The Packers defense brings down Bears running back Kyle Monangai in the second quarter Dec. 7, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) looks to make a pass in the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (35) tackles Green Bay Packers tight end Luke Musgrave (88) in the first quarter at Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Dec. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Bears coach Ben Johnson stands on the sidelines in the first quarter against the Packers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Dec. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Green Bay Packers safety Javon Bullard (20) celebrates after bringing down Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai (25) in the second quarter at Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (35) tackles Green Bay Packers tight end Luke Musgrave (88) in the first quarter at Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai (25) celebrates after scoring a two-point conversion in the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers to give the Chicago Bears 11 points at Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Dec. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Dec. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland (84) celebrates his touchdown with Chicago Bears tight end Durham Smythe (81) and Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) in the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Dec. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright (26) is helped by medical staff in the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears safety Kevin Byard III (31) tackles Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Dec. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Bears offensive tackle Darnell Wright heads to the locker room after a 28-21 loss to the Packers on Dec. 7, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Packers safety Xavier McKinney (29) watches as a pass from Bears quarterback Caleb Williams sails past in the first quarter at Lambeau Field on Dec. 7, 2025, in Green Bay. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)