Bears favored over Packers at Lambeau Field for first time since 2006
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Last updated Oct 7, 2026

The Chicago Bears are favored against the Green Bay Packers in their Week 1 matchup at Lambeau Field, marking the first time since September 2006. The Bears, currently 3-1, are a 3-point favorite against the 2-2 Packers. In 2006, the Bears won the matchup 26-0, with a standout 89-yard punt return by Devin Hester. The all-time series between the teams shows the Packers leading with 109 wins to the Bears' 98, with six games ending in a tie. The Bears have won three of the last four matchups after a streak where the Packers won 10 of 11.
- •Bears favored at Lambeau Field for first time since 2006
- •Bears enter the game with a 3-1 record
- •Packers hold a 109-98-6 all-time series lead
- •Bears won their last matchup against the Packers
- •Devin Hester's 89-yard punt return marked the last 2006 win
- 12:48 AMYahoo Sports — Bears are favored at Lambeau Field for the first time in Week 1 2006
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