Packers secure 31-7 victory over Bears behind strong passing game
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Last updated Oct 12, 2026

The Green Bay Packers defeated the Chicago Bears 31-7 at home on October 11, showcasing a powerful offensive performance led by quarterback Jordan Love. Love threw for 258 yards and two touchdowns, while the Packers' defense effectively contained the Bears' strong rushing attack to just 81 yards. Green Bay recorded five takeaways, marking a significant achievement as they improved their turnover differential. Christian Watson and Matthew Golden combined for 266 receiving yards, and the Packers maintained momentum with an explosive passing strategy, having multiple completions greater than 40 yards.
- •Jordan Love completed 6 of 8 deep passes for 258 yards.
- •Packers defense held Bears to 81 rushing yards on 24 attempts.
- •Christian Watson and Matthew Golden caught 12 passes for 266 yards.
- •Green Bay registered five takeaways without any turnovers.
- •Packers improved to 16-0 in games with five takeaways since 2016.
- 2:55 AMYahoo Sports — Packers beat Bears: 5 stats that tell story of 31-7 win
"Five stats to know from the Packers' 31-7 win over the Bears on Sunday.
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