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Chicago Bears Knock Off Green Bay Packers 24-22 in Thrilling Finish
The Chicago Bears have ended their 10-game losing streak with a thrilling 24-22 victory over the Green Bay Packers, courtesy of Cairo Santos’ 51-yard game-winning field goal. The win also brings an end to the Packers’ 11-game losing streak.
With just 54 seconds left in the game, Brandon McManus hit a 55-yard field goal to give the Packers a 22-21 lead. However, the Bears’ Caleb Williams and the offense knew they had one timeout left and needed the right yardage to get into Santos’ range to finish the game. A horse collar tackle was whistled, resulting in a 15-yard swing that left Chicago in a better position, and Rome Odunze connected to put the Bears in midfield. Then, on third-and-6 from the Green Bay 46-yard line, Williams found DJ Moore for a 12-yard gain. However, an illegal shift was called, voiding the gain that would have given the Bears enough yardage for Santos.
With 15 seconds left on third-and-11 and no timeouts, Williams dropped back and found Moore in the middle of the field for an 18-yard catch. Chicago got to the line of scrimmage and spiked the ball with two seconds left, giving Santos a chance to win.
The ball was hit with plenty of distance and the right trajectory, and a celebration ensued at Lambeau Field.
While the Packers were already in the playoffs, the loss, combined with the Washington Commanders’ own winning streak, dropped Green Bay to seventh place in the NFC. They will now face the second-ranked Eagles in Philadelphia instead of the third-ranked Rams in Los Angeles.
For the Bears, Williams went 21 of 29 for 148 yards and a touchdown pass to Moore, who caught the ball nine times for 86 yards. D’Andre Swift rushed 20 times for 65 yards, including one touchdown. The Bears also got a highlight-reel play from Josh Blackwell, who returned a 94-yard punt for a touchdown.
For the Packers, Malik Willis started in place of an injured Jordan Love and went 10 of 13 for 136 yards. Josh Jacobs also scored a touchdown for the Packers.
**FAQs:**
Q: How did the Bears win the game?
A: The Bears won the game with a 51-yard field goal by Cairo Santos with 2 seconds remaining, giving them a 24-22 victory over the Packers.
Q: What was the score when the game ended?
A: The score was 22-21 in favor of the Packers when the game ended.
Q: How many games did the Bears win to end their losing streak?
A: The Bears won 5-12 games to end their 10-game losing streak.
Q: How many games did the Packers win to end their losing streak?
A: The Packers did not end their losing streak with this game, as they lost 11 games in a row.
**Conclusion:**
In a thrilling finish, the Chicago Bears have ended their 10-game losing streak with a 24-22 victory over the Green Bay Packers. The game-winning field goal by Cairo Santos sealed the deal, giving the Bears their fifth win of the season. The Packers, on the other hand, had their 11-game losing streak extended. The loss affects their playoff positioning, as they slide to seventh place in the NFC. The Bears, on the other hand, will look to build on this momentum as they head into the offseason.
