The NFL is filled with intense divisional rivalries, and one of the most significant matchups is between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears. Before their recent encounter in the NFC North showdown, former Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers sent a straightforward message to his ex-teammate, current Packers quarterback Jordan Love: “Go beat the Bears.”
The Packers indeed fulfilled Rodgers’ request by securing a 17-9 victory over the Bears, securing an NFC Wild Card spot in the postseason. Love’s performance was noteworthy, completing 84 percent of his passes (27-of-34) for 316 yards, 2 touchdowns, and zero interceptions—a standout display in his young NFL career.
Having faced the Bears twice every season for nearly two decades as the Packers’ franchise quarterback, Rodgers dominated with a 24-9 win-loss record in 29 games against Chicago. Despite now being the quarterback for the New York Jets, Rodgers still expresses a desire to see the Packers continue their success against the Bears.
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Rodgers boasts a remarkable 26-5 record against the Bears over 15 seasons, including two playoff victories. According to ESPN Stats and Information, Green Bay’s +306-point differential in 31 games with Rodgers versus the Bears is the second-highest among any division rivals since 2008.
It appears that Aaron Rodgers maintains a keen interest in the Packers’ ongoing success against the Bears, a testament to the intensity of divisional rivalries in the NFL.
