Packers vs. Bears: Score, results, highlights from Sunday Night Football

Jacob Janower

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Packers vs. Bears: Score, results, highlights from Sunday Night Football image

Aaron Rodgers has orchestrated many miraculous comebacks in his career, but Sunday night's performance against the Bears may be one of his best.

The game appeared to be on its way to a predictable finish after the Bears carried a 20-0 lead into the third quarter, but then Rodgers, who missed time in the second quarter after injuring his knee, snatched victory from the jaws of defeat.

Rodgers and the Packers put up 21 points in the final 15 minutes to claim a 24-23 opening-week victory.

The Bears offense got off to a hot start, scoring 10 points in the first two drives. Newly acquired linebacker then Khalil Mack had an interception return for a touchdown, sack, forced fumble and fumble recovery in the first half.

However, the Bears offense stalled and Rodgers dominated the defense in the latter portion of the game. It was Packers ninth win in their last ten meetings with the Bears.

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Packers vs. Bears: Score, live updates, highlights

(All times ET)

Final score: Packers 24, Bears 23

11:24 p.m.:  Trubisky is sacked on 4th and 10 and Green Bay is going to win this football game. What a miraculous comeback.

11:20 p.m.:  The Bears fail to complete the fourth down pass but Clay Matthews is flagged for roughing the passer to give the Bears a pivotal first down.

11:12 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN, PACKERS.  On third down, Rodgers connects with Randall Cobb for a 75-yard touchdown pass to tie the game. Mason Crosby's extra point gives Green Bay its first lead of the night.

 

11:08 p.m.: FIELD GOAL, BEARS.  The Bears put together a 14-play drive that ends in a 32-yard field goal by Parkey, his third make of the night. Rodgers and company have 2:39 to work with in the fourth quarter.

10:48 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN, PACKERS.  Rodgers finds Davante Adams for a 12-yard touchdown strike. Rodgers and Adams connected on a 51-yard completion earlier on in the drive to set it up. Nine minutes remain in the game.

10:42 p.m:  The Bears go three-and-out and Green Bay takes over at its own 25. 

10:36 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN, PACKERS.  Aaron Rodgers with a beautiful 39-yard touchdown pass to Geronimo Allison to make it 20-10 and suddenly this game just got a lot more interesting. 

 

End of third quarter: Bears 20, Packers 3

10:17 p.m.: FIELD GOAL, PACKERS.  Green Bay finally gets on the board on a 42-yard field goal from Mason Crosby. Rodgers was a little inconsistent on the drive but was able to lead the Packers to points. 

10:09 p.m.:  He's baaack...

 

10:07 p.m.: FIELD GOAL, BEARS.  Cody Parkey hits his second field goal of the day, this time from 33 yards, to give the Bears a 20-point lead.

10:01 p.m.: Might we see Aaron Rodgers again?

 

Halftime: Bears 17, Packers 0

9:40 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN, BEARS.  Mack intercepts Kizer's pass and returns it for a 28-yard touchdown. Bears defense brought pressure all drive and have four sacks in the first half.

 

9:28 p.m.:  After two strong completions, Kizer is strip sacked in the red zone by Mack, who is making his presence felt early. Bears take over with the ball.

9:24 p.m.:  Not great on the Rodgers injury front. Kizer takes over under center.

9:22 p.m.:  The Bears gamble and go for it on 4th and 4 but come up empty. The Packers will take over with solid field position. 

9:14 p.m.:  Green Bay is forced to punt for the fourth time in as many drives. Rodgers is just 3-for-7 for 13 yards.

9:13 p.m.:  Rodgers is shaken up and limps off the field after another Bears sack. Green Bay's backup is DeShone Kizer. 

9:00 p.m.: FIELD GOAL, BEARS.  Cody Parkey connects on a 26-yard field goal to put the Bears up 10-0. Trubisky connected on a pair of difficult throws to Allen Robinson on the drive but Chicago struggled once it reached the red zone. 

End of first quarter: Bears 7, Packers 0

8:42 p.m.:  The Bears open the next drive with a sack of Rodgers by Akiem Hicks. Rodgers lost the ball but Green Bay wound up with the recovery. Slow start from the Packers offense.

8:37 p.m: TOUCHDOWN, BEARS.  Trubisky takes it into the end zone himself for a 2-yard touchdown. The Bears quarterback went 4-for-4 for 54 yards on the opening drive. 

 

8.22 p.m.:  Cody Parkey's opening kick is a touchback. Green Bay will start with the ball.  

7:43 p.m.: Rodgers and Green Bay takes the field in front of a packed house.

 

7:40 p.m.:  Second-year quarterback Mitchell Trubisky is getting the Bears ready for battle tonight.

 

7:02 p.m.:  Both teams announce their inactives. No big surprises on either side. 

 

Jacob Janower