The Packers face the Bears in a Wild Card playoff showdown at Soldier Field. Preview odds, weather, injuries, key trends, and what to watch in this NFC North rivalry.
Wild Card in the Windy City 💨
Packers vs Bears Saturday at 7:30pm ET, only on @PrimeVideo. pic.twitter.com/FbLK9D3Yw9
— NFL on Prime Video (@NFLonPrime) January 7, 2026
When: Saturday, January 10, 2026 | 8:00 PM ET
Where: Soldier Field — Chicago, IL
Weather: Cold, windy, possible snow | Temps in the 20s | Gusts up to 40 MPH
TV/Streaming: Prime Video
Spread: GB -1.5
O/U: 45.5 points
Moneyline: GB -108 / CHI -108
GB Packers vs. CHI Bears Wild Card Game Preview
The Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears meet for a third time this season, this time with everything on the line in Saturday night’s NFC Wild Card matchup at Soldier Field. The division rivals split their two regular-season meetings, with each team defending home turf, setting the stage for a decisive rubber match in brutal January conditions.
Chicago enters as the NFC’s No. 2 seed after an 11-6 season and an NFC North title, while Green Bay sneaks in as the No. 7 seed at 9-7-1. Despite the seeding, oddsmakers have installed the Packers as slight road favorites, a nod to Green Bay’s long-term dominance in the rivalry and postseason experience.
Weather could define this game. Forecasts call for freezing temperatures, strong winds, and possible snow showers early, conditions that historically favor disciplined running games and mistake-free football. With two young quarterbacks making their playoff debuts, execution under pressure will decide who advances.
Green Bay Packers
Playoff Seed: 7
2025 Record: 9-7-1
2025 ATS Record: 7-10
Road Trend vs. Chicago: 14-2 SU in last 16
Jordan Love is expected back after missing time late in the regular season, and he’s made it clear rust won’t be an excuse. Green Bay’s offense leans on efficiency, ranking second in the NFL in third-down conversion rate, and will look to keep drives alive rather than push the ball deep in the wind.
Josh Jacobs’ return stabilizes the offense, particularly in the red zone, while the potential return of right tackle Zach Tom would be significant for pass protection. Defensively, the Packers know their run defense has been a vulnerability — one Chicago will test early and often.
Matt LaFleur called the playoffs a “clean slate,” emphasizing confidence in his roster and embracing the challenge of winning on the road.
The Packers have been counted out for weeks.
That’s usually when they’re the most dangerous.
Let these two cook!
🧀Packers – 27
🧸Bears – 23#GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/aLSNicvTAs— 𝙂𝙤 𝙋𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙂𝙤 (@Go_Pack_Go52) January 7, 2026
Chicago Bears
Playoff Seed: 2
2025 Record: 11-6
2025 ATS Record: 10-7
Home Trend: Strong ATS profile, but cold-weather pressure
The Bears host their first playoff game since 2020 after a massive turnaround under first-year head coach Ben Johnson. Caleb Williams capped a historic rookie season by setting the franchise single-season passing record and now faces his first postseason test.
Chicago’s defense has been its calling card, leading the NFL in takeaways and turnover differential. The return of wide receiver Rome Odunze and cornerback Kyler Gordon is a timely boost, though the Bears will be without key defenders C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Joe Tryon-Shoyinka.
Johnson has emphasized unity and growth, describing his team as “one heartbeat, one voice,” while challenging players to get comfortable being uncomfortable — a message tailor-made for a cold, high-pressure playoff night.
I just did some quick research ahead of the Bears vs Packers matchup and I found out something very interesting…
Since week 3, The Bears are 10-1 when they score AT LEAST 7 points in the first half. The only loss coming against the 49ers in week 17.
In that same timeframe,… pic.twitter.com/wTc4okNsDJ
— CeeVee3 (Shemar Turner FC) (@CeeVee3YT) January 8, 2026
Packers vs. Bears Facts & Trends
- Green Bay is 14-2 straight up in its last 16 road games against Chicago.
- The teams split the 2025 season series, with home teams winning both games.
- Chicago is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games, while Green Bay is 1-4 ATS in its last five.
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NFL Saturday Football PREDICTIONS – Diamonds In The Rough
- Game Total UNDER 45.5 PTS
- D’Andre Swift Longest Rush OVER 13 Yards
- Josh Jacobs OVER 0.5 Rushing Touchdowns
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