Category: Regular Season

Bears vs. Packers: How to watch, listen and stream Week 18 game

The Bears are looking to close out the season with a win over the hated Packers. Here’s how to watch, listen and stream the Week 18 game.

The Chicago Bears (7-9) will face the Green Bay Packers (8-8) in Week 18, where Chicago is looking to close out the season on a three-game winning streak and snap a nine-game winning streak against Green Bay.

The Bears might’ve been eliminated from postseason contention last week, but they can still help keep the Packers out of the playoffs with a win.

Here’s how you can tune into the Week 18 matchup:

Game Information

Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers

Date: Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024

Time: 3:25 p.m. CT

Location: Lambeau Field (Green Bay, Wis.)

Television

CBS

Announcers

Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Tony Romo (analyst), Tracy Wolfson (sideline)

Stream

FuboTV (try it for free)

Radio

ESPN 1000 (Chicago)

Satellite Radio

Bears feed: XM 382

Packers feed: XM 227

Betting Odds (via BetMGM)

  • Spread: Bears (+3)
  • Money line: Bears (+135), Packers (-160)
  • Over/Under: 45

NFL Wire Site

Packers Wire

2023 Schedule

Week Date Opponent Time (CT)
1 Sept. 10 vs. Green Bay Packers 3:25 p.m.
2 Sept. 17 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12 p.m.
3 Sept. 24 at Kansas City Chiefs 3:25 p.m.
4 Oct. 1 vs. Denver Broncos 12 p.m.
5 Oct. 5 at Washington Commanders* 7:15 p.m.
6 Oct. 15 vs. Minnesota Vikings 12 p.m.
7 Oct. 22 vs. Las Vegas Raiders 12 p.m.
8 Oct. 29 at Los Angeles Chargers* 7:20 p.m.
9 Nov. 5 at New Orleans Saints 12 p.m.
10 Nov. 12 vs. Carolina Panthers* 7:15 p.m.
11 Nov. 19 at Detroit Lions 12 p.m.
12 Nov. 26 at Minnesota Vikings* 7:15 p.m.
13 BYE WEEK
14 Dec. 10 vs. Detroit Lions 12 p.m.
15 Dec. 17 at Cleveland Browns 12 p.m.
16 Dec. 24 vs. Arizona Cardinals 3:25 p.m.
17 Dec. 31 vs. Atlanta Falcons 12 p.m.
18 TBD at Green Bay Packers TBD

*prime-time game

Bears’ updated 53-man roster for Week 18 vs. Packers

Here’s a look at the Bears’ roster heading into their Week 18 game vs. Packers.

The Chicago Bears (7-9) will battle the Green Bay Packers (8-8) in Week 18 on Sunday, where Chicago is looking to close out the 2023 season on a three-game winning streak.

The Bears are 3-point road underdogs heading into Sunday’s matchup against the Packers, according to BetMGM. The over/under is set at 45.

Here’s a look at the Bears’ 53-man game-day roster heading into their Week 18 game vs. Packers.

Bears place center Lucas Patrick on injured reserve

Lucas Patrick’s season is done as the Bears have placed him on IR ahead of Sunday’s game vs. Packers.

The Chicago Bears made a roster move that impacts the offensive line ahead of Sunday’s season finale against the Green Bay Packers.

The Bears have placed center Lucas Patrick on injured reserve, sidelining him for Sunday’s game.

Patrick appeared in 16 games this season, which included 15 starts, where he played primarily at center. He landed on the injury report Friday with a calf injury, and he was dubbed questionable against the Packers.

With Patrick sidelined, Chicago has a few options at center. The most likely replacement is Dan Feeney, who the team acquired ahead of the start of the season in a trade with the Miami Dolphins.

While veteran Cody Whitehair, who’s not in the starting lineup with Teven Jenkins and Nate Davis at guard, has experience at center, he had issues earlier this year in Patrick’s absence. Former fifth-round pick Doug Kramer, who was elevated from the practice squad, is also an option. But he’ll likely serve as a reserve.

Patrick is set to hit the free agent market this offseason, so he very well could’ve already played his final game with the Bears.

TV broadcast map for Bears vs. Packers in Week 18

The Bears will battle the Packers in Week 18 on CBS. See if the Bears game will be on in your part of the country.

The Chicago Bears (7-9) will battle the Green Bay Packers (8-8) in Week 18, where Chicago is looking to close out the 2023 season on a three-game losing streak.

The Bears are riding a nine-game losing streak against the Packers, including a brutal 38-20 loss in Week 1. Now, Chicago has an opportunity for revenge while also managing to keep Green Bay out of the postseason. Not to mention, there’s a lot on the line for guys like Justin Fields, Matt Eberflus and Luke Getsy.

Let’s see if the Bears will be on in your part of the country.

If you live in the red area of the map, you’ll be able to watch Bears-Packers locally at 3:25 p.m. CT on CBS (via 506sports.com).

Most of the country will get the Bears-Packers (red) game. The rest of the country will get Eagles-Giants (blue) and Chiefs-Chargers (green) as part of CBS’s late slate of games.

Jim Nantz and Tony Romo will be on the Chicago-Green Bay call for CBS.

The Bears and Packers kick things off Sunday at 3:25 p.m. CT on CBS.

Bears Week 18 injury report: Jaylon Johnson doubtful, Cole Kmet questionable vs. Packers

The Bears have released their final injury report and game designations ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Packers.

The Chicago Bears (7-9) released their final injury report ahead of Sunday’s Week 18 game against the Green Bay Packers (8-8).

While cornerback Jaylon Johnson said earlier this week he expected to play against the Packers, he’s officially listed as doubtful after not practicing all week with a shoulder injury.

Wide receiver Darnell Mooney, who missed last week’s game with a concussion, remains in concussion protocol and has already been ruled out.

Chicago has five players who are questionable against the Packers: tight end Cole Kmet (knee), cornerback Kyler Gordon (calf), running back Khalil Herbert (back), center Lucas Patrick (calf) and long snapper Patrick Scales (foot).

The good news? Wide receiver DJ Moore (ankle) and backup quarterback Tyson Bagent (illness) practiced in full and have no injury designation for Sunday.

Here’s a look at the injury report for the Bears and Packers after Friday’s practices:

Chicago Bears

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
QB Tyson Bagent illness DNP DNP FP —
CB Kyler Gordon calf — — LP Questionable
RB Khalil Herbert back — LP DNP Questionable
CB Jaylon Johnson shoulder DNP DNP DNP Doubtful
TE Cole Kmet knee DNP LP FP Questionable
WR Darnell Mooney concussion DNP DNP DNP Out
WR DJ Moore ankle LP LP FP —
C Lucas Patrick calf — — LP Questionable
LS Patrick Scales foot DNP DNP FP Questionable

DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation ; FP: Full participation

Green Bay Packers

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
CB Jaire Alexander shoulder FP FP FP —
S Zayne Anderson knee LP FP FP —
LB De’Vondre Campbell neck FP FP FP —
RB AJ Dillon thumb/neck DNP DNP DNP Out
S Rudy Ford hamstring DNP DNP DNP Out
OL Elgton Jenkins knee/ankle DNP DNP LP Questionable
RB Aaron Jones knee/finger LP LP LP —
LB Isaiah McDuffie concussion/neck DNP DNP DNP Doubtful
TE Luke Musgrave** kidney LP LP LP Questionable
OL Josh Myers neck LP FP FP —
CB Keisean Nixon quadricep LP FP FP —
S Jonathan Owens knee LP LP LP —
WR Jayden Reed chest LP LP LP Questionable
S Darnell Savage shoulder FP FP FP —
DL T.J. Slaton knee/foot LP LP LP —
LB Preston Smith ankle DNP DNP LP Questionable
OL Luke Tenuta** ankle FP FP FP Questionable
LB Quay Walker shoulder LP FP FP —
WR Christian Watson hamstring LP LP DNP Questionable
WR Dontayvion Wicks chest LP FP FP Questionable
RB Emanuel Wilson** shoulder FP FP FP Questionable

DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation ; FP: Full participation

**designated to return from IR

Podcast: Support for Justin Fields from fans, teammates should speak volumes

Ryan Poles can’t ignore the immense support Justin Fields has been receiving from teammates and fans. We discuss on The Bears Wire Podcast.

Justin Fields has an uncertain future with the Bears, one that’s about to kick into high gear heading into the offseason.

Chicago owns the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL draft (again), where general manager Ryan Poles needs to decide if he’s going to trade it or use it to draft a top quarterback prospect, like Caleb Williams.

Fields has made big improvements this season since returning from his thumb injury, and he’s. also garnered the support of teammates and fans alike. The Bears certainly appear to be building something special, and Fields is a big part of that. So why mess with a good thing?

Bears fans chanted “We want Fields!” Bears players have all but done the same. Is Poles listening?

Host Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) and Alyssa Barbieri (@AlyssaBarbieri) talked Justin Fields’ statement performance, the Bears clinching the No. 1 overall pick and more during this week’s episode of the Bears Wire Podcast!

Catch the full episode here:

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Bears Week 18 injury report: Jaylon Johnson DNP, Cole Kmet limited Thursday

Here’s a look at the Bears’ Week 18 injury report following Thursday’s practice:

The Chicago Bears (7-9) released their second injury report ahead of Sunday’s Week 18 game against the Green Bay Packers (8-8).

Cornerback Jaylon Johnson was once again sidelined with a shoulder injury, although he insists that he “100 percent” expects to play against the Packers on Sunday.

Tight end Cole Kmet, who’s been dealing with a knee injury, returned to practice in limited fashion after missing Wednesday’s practice.

Elsewhere, long snapper Patrick Scales is dealing with a foot injury, wide receiver Darnell Mooney remains in concussion protocol and quarterback Tyson Bagent is dealing with an illness.

Wide receiver DJ Moore (ankle) and running back Khalil Herbert (back) was also limited on Thursday.

Here’s a look at the injury report for the Bears and Packers (TBA) after Thursday’s practices:

Chicago Bears

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
QB Tyson Bagent illness DNP DNP
RB Khalil Herbert back — LP
CB Jaylon Johnson shoulder DNP DNP
TE Cole Kmet knee DNP LP
TE Marcedes Lewis rest — DNP
WR Darnell Mooney concussion DNP DNP
WR DJ Moore ankle LP LP
LS Patrick Scales foot DNP DNP

DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation ; FP: Full participation

Green Bay Packers

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
CB Jaire Alexander shoulder FP FP
S Zayne Anderson knee LP FP
LB De’Vondre Campbell neck FP FP
RB AJ Dillon thumb/neck DNP DNP
S Rudy Ford hamstring DNP DNP
OL Elgton Jenkins knee/ankle DNP DNP
RB Aaron Jones knee/finger LP LP
LB Isaiah McDuffie concussion/neck DNP DNP
TE Luke Musgrave** kidney LP LP
OL Josh Myers neck LP FP
CB Keisean Nixon quadricep LP FP
S Jonathan Owens knee LP LP
WR Jayden Reed chest LP LP
S Darnell Savage shoulder FP FP
DL T.J. Slaton knee/foot LP LP
LB Preston Smith ankle DNP DNP
OL Luke Tenuta** ankle FP FP
LB Quay Walker shoulder LP FP
WR Christian Watson hamstring LP LP
WR Dontayvion Wicks chest LP FP
RB Emanuel Wilson** shoulder FP FP

DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation ; FP: Full participation

**designated to return from IR

Bears players discuss the team’s ‘rare’ chemistry

The Bears appear to be on the cusp of something special as they close out the 2023 season.

The Chicago Bears appear to be on the cusp of something special as they close out the 2023 season.

Following a disastrous 1-5 start, the Bears have transformed into one of the NFC’s best teams winning five of their last seven games with a dominant defense and ascending offense.

While Chicago has already been eliminated from playoff contention, they have an opportunity to end this season on a high note with a win over the hated Green Bay Packers this Sunday and head into the offseason on a three-game winning streak.

“I think we’ve improved tremendously in all phases,” said quarterback Justin Fields. “That’s players and coaches. We’ve grown a lot as a team. Our chemistry has grown with each other. Excited to go out there and ball out.”

That chemistry has been a big part of the Bears’ turnaround, and it’s something they’re looking to carry into the 2024 season.

“You’ve got a bunch of guys in this locker room that’s now considering each other brothers,” said rookie cornerback Tyrique Stevenson. “We’re all definitely locked in and definitely understand that we all want one goal and that’s to win every single game that we go out there and play together.”

Fields faces an uncertain future as Chicago holds the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft. But one of the things that could help convince Bears brass to stick with Fields — along with his improvement since returning from injury — is the team chemistry that’s developed this season.

“Just how tight-knit we are, how we’ve grown over the season, it feels like almost a college locker room where you pretty much live within a 10-minute radius of all the guys, you’re always hanging out and stuff like that,” Fields said.

“The chemistry that we have, the closeness that we have within our group is amazing to see and it’s rare in the NFL. So I’m definitely grateful for all of the relationships and connections I’ve made with all of my teammates this year, so it’s just been awesome.”

With the Bears building something special to close out the 2023 season, why not run it back in 2024?

Bears QB Justin Fields hilariously roasts Packers fans

Shots fired by Bears QB Justin Fields: “Their fans are gonna be loud because there’s not much to do in Green Bay except watch football.”

There’s no love lost between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers.

These two teams, these two fanbases, they just don’t like each other. When the Bears and Packers play, it just means a little more — even for a team that’s dominated what’s been a one-sided rivalry.

As Chicago prepares to face Green Bay at Lambeau Field in the regular season finale, they have an opportunity to help knock their hated rivals out of the playoffs — not unlike what the Detroit Lions did to the Packers last year.

Bears quarterback Justin Fields added some fuel to the already-heated rivalry when he hilariously roasted Packers fans during his Wednesday press conference.

“Their fans are gonna be loud because there’s not much to do in Green Bay except watch football,” Fields said.

This isn’t the first time this season a Bears player has taken a shot at the Packers faithful. Defensive tackle Justin Jones called Green Bay fans “s—-y,” “obnoxious” and said “half of them don’t even know football.”

Bears fans loved it. Packers fans obviously didn’t.

Still, it’s safe to say the Lambeau Field crowd is going to have some choice words — including boos — for Fields come Sunday afternoon.

Bears Week 18 injury report: Jaylon Johnson, Cole Kmet DNP Wednesday

Here’s a look at the Bears’ Week 18 injury report following Wednesday’s practice:

The Chicago Bears (7-9) released their first injury report ahead of Sunday’s Week 18 game against the Green Bay Packers (8-8).

The Bears had five players sidelined for Wednesday’s practice, including cornerback Jaylon Johnson (shoulder) and tight end Cole Kmet (knee). Johnson suffered a shoulder injury in the first half of last week’s win against the Atlanta Falcons. While Kmet did play in that game, he wasn’t involved much as he continues to battle a knee injury suffered in Week 16.

Elsewhere, long snapper Patrick Scales is dealing with a foot injury, wide receiver Darnell Mooney remains in concussion protocol and quarterback Tyson Bagent is dealing with an illness.

Wide receiver DJ Moore was limited with an ankle injury.

Here’s a look at the injury report for the Bears and Packers after Wednesday’s practices:

Chicago Bears

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
QB Tyson Bagent illness DNP
CB Jaylon Johnson shoulder DNP
TE Cole Kmet knee DNP
WR Darnell Mooney concussion DNP
WR DJ Moore ankle LP
LS Patrick Scales foot DNP

DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation ; FP: Full participation

Green Bay Packers

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
CB Jaire Alexander shoulder FP
S Zayne Anderson knee LP
LB De’Vondre Campbell neck FP
RB AJ Dillon thumb/neck DNP
S Rudy Ford hamstring DNP
OL Elgton Jenkins knee/ankle DNP
RB Aaron Jones knee/finger LP
LB Isaiah McDuffie concussion/neck DNP
TE Luke Musgrave** kidney LP
OL Josh Myers neck LP
CB Keisean Nixon quadricep LP
S Jonathan Owens knee LP
WR Jayden Reed chest LP
S Darnell Savage shoulder FP
DL T.J. Slaton knee/foot LP
LB Preston Smith ankle DNP
OL Luke Tenuta** ankle FP
LB Quay Walker shoulder LP
WR Christian Watson hamstring LP
WR Dontayvion Wicks chest LP
RB Emanuel Wilson** shoulder FP

DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation ; FP: Full participation

**designated to return from IR