The Chicago Bears fell short in their matchup against NFC North rivals, the Green Bay Packers, losing 31-7 at Lambeau Field. Despite prior trash talk, the Bears struggled to compete.
Green Bay effectively neutralized the Bears’ offense, allowing only 246 yards and an average of 3.6 yards per play. Both of Chicago’s backup quarterbacks faced difficulties. The Bears’ sole touchdown came from running back D’Andre Swift, who gained a modest 45 rushing yards.
The defeat provided critics and Packers supporters with plenty of material. NBA star Anthony Davis notably took to social media to mock Bears’ wide receiver Luther Burden III.
Davis, an NBA All-Star and current Washington Wizards player, famously supports the Packers even though he hails from Chicago. He jabbed at Burden on social media, stating, “@lutherburden3 heard you ain’t wanna play today champ!” This message quickly gained traction online.
Burden, who recorded four receptions for 47 yards, responded to Davis on Instagram. He humorously referred to Davis as a “glazing cheese head,” suggesting he remove Chicago from his social media bio since “we don’t fw you.”
The Bears-Packers rivalry has heated up. Notably, last season, Caleb Williams led the Bears to top the NFC North, achieving a significant victory over Green Bay late in the season and in the NFC Wild Card Round.
Absent was Williams during Week 5 against Green Bay. Interim quarterback Ben Johnson guided the Bears in two previous games, notably winning against the Philadelphia Eagles on “Monday Night Football” and overcoming the New York Jets with assistance from quarterback Tyson Bagent and running back Kyle Monangai.
The Bears are set to face the Packers again on Christmas Day at Soldier Field. Caleb Williams is expected to return by then, potentially delivering a stronger performance for the Chicago side in this storied rivalry.