Packers beat Bears, 17-9, to make playoffs

The Green Bay Packers triumphed over their archrivals, the Chicago Bears, for the 10th consecutive time under Coach Matt LaFleur's era, clinching an NFC Wild Card playoff spot with a 17-9 victory at Lambeau Field on Sunday.

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With this win, the Packers secured the No. 7 seed in the NFC playoffs and are set to face the No. 2 seed Dallas next week.

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The highly anticipated game is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 14, at 3:30 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on FOX.

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Despite leaving numerous scoring opportunities on the field, the Packers dominated the Bears in total yards, accumulating 432 compared to Chicago's 192. The Packers' defense held strong, limiting the Bears to three field goals, preventing them from finding the end zone.

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Wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks, returning from a chest injury, played a crucial role, catching two touchdown passes from quarterback Jordan Love.

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The Packers' defense showcased its prowess by stopping the Bears at midfield in the fourth quarter, allowing Green Bay to run out the clock and secure the victory.

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In the first quarter, the Bears took an early 3-0 lead with a 50-yard field goal by Cairo Santos. However, the Packers responded with a 92-yard touchdown drive, culminating in a 10-yard touchdown pass from Love to Wicks, giving them a 7-6 lead at halftime.

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The Packers extended their lead in the third quarter with another touchdown pass from Love to Wicks, making it 14-6. Despite the Bears' efforts, they could only manage a field goal in the fourth quarter, and the Packers secured the win with a final score of 17-9.

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The victory was highlighted by key plays, including a 59-yard completion to Jayden Reed, crucial defensive stops, and a well-executed game plan by Coach LaFleur.

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The Packers will now set their sights on the playoff matchup against Dallas, aiming to continue their impressive run in the postseason.

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