Final2021 Week 6

Soldier Field, Chicago, IL

Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears, Week 6 2021

Green Bay Packers

AwayWon

24

Chicago Bears

Home

14

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Packers0107724
Bears700714

GB 24CHI 14 Final

  • Passing leader

    Aaron Rodgers

    GB · QB

    23.7PPR pts

    17/23, 195 YDS, 2 TD, 1 RUSH TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Aaron Jones Sr.

    GB · RB

    21.0PPR pts

    13 ATT, 76 YDS, 4 REC, 34 REC YDS, 1 REC TD

  • Bears leader

    Khalil Herbert

    CHI · RB

    19.2PPR pts

    19 ATT, 97 YDS, 1 TD, 2 REC, 15 REC YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Darnell Savage

    GB

    1 INT, 3 TKL

Packers 24, Bears 14: Green Bay beats Chicago

Green Bay led 10–7 at halftime and outscored Chicago 14–7 after the break to win 24–14. The Packers finished with a 323–277 edge in total offense and averaged 5.7 yards per play.

The Bears went 4-for-11 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Packers kept the ball for 32:17 and finished without a giveaway.

The two teams meet again in Week 5 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +0.8 yards/play GB 5.7 · CHI 4.9
  • +1 turnover margin GB 0 turnovers
  • +46 total yards GB 323 · CHI 277

Game Highlights

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Why the Packers Won

Green Bay won the efficiency, turnover, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Packers vs Bears
PackersStatBears
5.7Yards per play4.9
0Turnovers1
323Total yards277
Other team stats
57Plays57
25%Third-down conversion36%
32:17Time of possession27:43

Scoring Summary

The Packers scored three touchdowns and one field goal; the Bears scored two touchdowns.

Scoring plays, Packers vs Bears
TimeTeamPlayGBCHI
1st quarter
6:45CHIKhalil Herbert 1-yard TD run Takes leadCairo Santos XP07
2nd quarter
9:59GBAaron Rodgers → Allen Lazard, 1-yard TD Ties gameMason Crosby XP77
4:09GBMason Crosby 39-yard FG Takes lead107
3rd quarter
6:00GBAaron Rodgers → Aaron Jones, 12-yard TD Extends leadMason Crosby XP177
4th quarter
8:44CHIJustin Fields → Darnell Mooney, 5-yard TDCairo Santos XP1714
4:30GBAaron Rodgers 6-yard TD run Extends leadMason Crosby XP2414

Fantasy Points: Packers vs Bears, Week 6 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. Aaron RodgersGBQB23.7 PTSQB8
  2. Aaron JonesGBRB21.0 PTSRB10
  3. Khalil HerbertCHIRB19.2 PTSRB11
  4. Darnell MooneyCHIWR15.5 PTSWR21

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Aaron RodgersGBQB23.7QB817/23195207191128.0Start/Sit →
Justin FieldsCHIQB14.3QB1816/2717411643075.2Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Aaron JonesGBRB21.0RB10RB1376044341
Khalil HerbertCHIRB19.2RB11RB1997132150Start/Sit →
Darnell MooneyCHIWR15.5WR21WR———85451Start/Sit →
Davante AdamsGBWR12.9WR29WR———54890Start/Sit →
Allen LazardGBWR11.7WR33WR———53271
Allen RobinsonCHIWR9.3WR47WR———74530
Cole KmetCHITE8.9TE19TE10054490Start/Sit →
AJ DillonGBRB5.9RB40RB11590————Start/Sit →
Marcedes LewisGBTE3.7TE34TE———22170
Robert TonyanGBTE3.0TE37TE———32100Start/Sit →
Amari RodgersGBWR2.4WR88WR———11140
Marquise GoodwinCHIWR2.2WR90WR———11120
Josiah DeguaraGBTE1.4TE50TE———1140
Damiere ByrdCHIWR0.0—WR———1000

Fantasy Usage

Green Bay Packers

Snap Share

  1. Davante AdamsWR50 snaps85%
  2. Allen LazardWR50 snaps85%
  3. Marcedes LewisTE40 snaps68%
  4. Robert TonyanTE37 snaps63%
  5. Aaron JonesRB35 snaps59%

Target Share21 targets

  1. Davante Adams24%, 5 targets
  2. Allen Lazard24%, 5 targets
  3. Aaron Jones19%, 4 targets
  4. Robert Tonyan14%, 3 targets
  5. Marcedes Lewis10%, 2 targets
  6. Other10%, 2 targets

Carry Share31 carries

  1. Aaron Jones42%, 13 carries
  2. AJ Dillon35%, 11 carries
  3. Aaron Rodgers23%, 7 carries

Chicago Bears

Snap Share

  1. Darnell MooneyWR57 snaps93%
  2. Allen RobinsonWR56 snaps92%
  3. Khalil HerbertRB54 snaps89%
  4. Cole KmetTE48 snaps79%
  5. Marquise GoodwinWR29 snaps48%

Target Share25 targets

  1. Darnell Mooney32%, 8 targets
  2. Allen Robinson28%, 7 targets
  3. Cole Kmet20%, 5 targets
  4. Khalil Herbert12%, 3 targets
  5. Marquise Goodwin4%, 1 targets
  6. Other4%, 1 targets

Carry Share26 carries

  1. Khalil Herbert73%, 19 carries
  2. Justin Fields23%, 6 carries
  3. Cole Kmet4%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Darnell MooneyCHIWR5793%832%0
Allen RobinsonCHIWR5692%728%0
Khalil HerbertCHIRB5489%312%19
Davante AdamsGBWR5085%524%0
Allen LazardGBWR5085%524%0
Cole KmetCHITE4879%520%1
Marcedes LewisGBTE4068%210%0
Robert TonyanGBTE3763%314%0
Aaron JonesGBRB3559%419%13
Marquise GoodwinCHIWR2948%14%0
AJ DillonGBRB2542%00%11
Randall CobbGBWR2339%00%0
Jimmy GrahamCHITE1931%00%0
Josiah DeguaraGBTE1525%15%0
Damiere ByrdCHIWR1525%14%0
Equanimeous St. BrownGBWR1220%00%0
Jesse JamesCHITE1118%00%0
Amari RodgersGBWR610%15%0
Artavis PierceCHIRB35%00%0
Juwann WinfreeGBWR23%00%0
Jakeem GrantCHIWR23%00%0
Ryan NallCHIRB12%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+9.1Aaron Rodgers23.7 PTS vs 14.6 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−2.5Allen Robinson9.3 PTS vs 11.8 xFP
  • Highest expected volume17.2 xFPKhalil Herbert19.2 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Khalil HerbertCHI · RB19.217.2+2.089%73% car—01973%312%
Justin FieldsCHI · QB14.315.7−1.4100%27 att—27623%00%
Aaron Jones Sr.GB · RB21.015.1+5.959%42% car—01342%419%
Aaron RodgersGB · QB23.714.6+9.1100%23 att—23723%00%
Darnell MooneyCHI · WR15.513.5+2.093%32% tgt—000%832%
Allen RobinsonCHI · WR9.311.8−2.592%28% tgt—000%728%
Cole KmetCHI · TE8.99.1−0.279%20% tgt—014%520%
Allen LazardGB · WR11.78.4+3.385%24% tgt—000%524%
Davante AdamsGB · WR12.98.4+4.585%24% tgt—000%524%
AJ DillonGB · RB5.97.1−1.242%35% car—01135%00%
Robert TonyanGB · TE3.05.1−2.163%14% tgt—000%314%
Marcedes LewisGB · TE3.73.4+0.368%10% tgt—000%210%
Amari RodgersGB · WR2.41.7+0.710%5% tgt—000%15%
Damiere ByrdCHI · WR0.01.7−1.725%4% tgt—000%14%
Josiah DeguaraGB · TE1.41.7−0.325%5% tgt—000%15%
Marquise GoodwinCHI · WR2.21.7+0.548%4% tgt—000%14%

Team totals: Packers 21 targets and 31 carries; Bears 25 targets and 26 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Aaron Rodgers Ran hot

GB · QB · 23.7 pts on 14.6 expected

17 of 23 passing for 195 yards, 2 touchdowns; 7 carries for 19 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 14.6 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Aaron Rodgers →

Justin Fields

CHI · QB · 14.3 pts on 15.7 expected

16 of 27 passing for 174 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 6 carries for 43 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.7 expected.

Start/Sit: Justin Fields →

Aaron Jones Sr. Ran hot

GB · RB · 21.0 pts on 15.1 expected

4 targets (19% of the team's), 4 catches for 34 yards and 1 touchdown; 13 carries (42% of the team's) for 76 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Allen Lazard Short-yardage role

GB · WR · 11.7 pts on 8.4 expected

5 targets (24% of the team's), 3 catches for 27 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 8.4 expected.

Khalil Herbert Strong role

CHI · RB · 19.2 pts on 17.2 expected

3 targets (12% of the team's), 2 catches for 15 yards; 19 carries (73% of the team's) for 97 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.2 expected.

Start/Sit: Khalil Herbert →

Darnell Mooney Strong role

CHI · WR · 15.5 pts on 13.5 expected

8 targets (32% of the team's), 5 catches for 45 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.5 expected.

Start/Sit: Darnell Mooney →

Marcedes Lewis

GB · TE · 3.7 pts on 3.4 expected

2 targets (10% of the team's), 2 catches for 17 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 3.4 expected.

Damiere Byrd

CHI · WR · 0.0 pts on 1.7 expected

1 target (4% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 1.7 expected.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Green Bay Packers

  • Stock up: Marcedes Lewis played 68% of the snaps, up from a 43% season average.

Chicago Bears

  • Stock up: Khalil Herbert played 89% of the snaps, up from a 18% season average.
  • Stock down: Damiere Byrd played 25% of the snaps, down from a 48% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Packers defense and Bears defense
Points allowed toPackers DBears D
QBs18.317.7
RBs20.821.5
WRs33.434.4
TEs13.28.7

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Chicago opened at 34% win probability and fell below 2% in the fourth quarter.

Bears win probability

Bears win probability by game minuteBears started at 34%, stood at 27% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 6 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +22Herbert 1-yd TD run35% → 57%Q1 6:45
  2. −25Rodgers → Lazard, 1-yd TD62% → 37%Q2 9:59
  3. −20Rodgers → Jones, 12-yd TD27% → 7%Q3 6:00
  4. +21Fields → Mooney, 5-yd TD2% → 23%Q4 8:44
  5. −18Rodgers 6-yd TD run18% → <1%Q4 4:30

Swing in Bears win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Packers vs Bears
Green Bay PackersMeasureChicago Bears
57Plays57
46%Pass rate54%
6.5Yds / dropback4.4
5.0Yds / carry5.4
2/8Third downs4/11

Efficiency edge Green Bay ran as many plays and gained 2.1 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • GB Lazard 24% · Adams 24% · Jones 19%
  • CHI Mooney 32% · Robinson 28% · Kmet 20%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Packers vs Bears
ResultGBCHI
Touchdowns32
Field goals10
Punts34
Turnovers01
Turnovers on downs01

GB turnover edge: +1

  • The Bears opened the scoring on their first possession, a 8-play, 80-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Packers drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to seven minutes.
All 17 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
GBQ1 15:006313:51Punt
CHIQ1 11:098804:24Touchdown
GBQ1 6:45302:20Punt
CHIQ1 4:258383:12Interception
GBQ1 1:1312806:14Touchdown
CHIQ2 9:593-31:56Punt
GBQ2 8:037383:54Field goal
CHIQ2 4:099203:58Punt
GBQ2 0:111-10:11End of half
CHIQ3 15:004192:06Punt
GBQ3 12:5410906:54Touchdown
CHIQ3 6:008353:35Punt
GBQ3 2:25552:25Punt
CHIQ4 15:0010806:16Touchdown
GBQ4 8:447754:14Touchdown
CHIQ4 4:307102:16Downs
GBQ4 2:147192:14End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Packers vs Bears Head-to-Head

The Packers and Bears first met in 1921 and have played 213 times since. They have been NFC North rivals since 1970.

All-time series
109–98–6Packers lead, 213 meetings since 1921
Postseason
2–1Bears won in 1941 and 2025; Packers won in 2010
Largest Packers win
49–01962
Largest Bears win
61–71980

Since 2021

8–3 Packers lead

11 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. P = Packers win, B = Bears win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 5 Bears at Packers Upcoming
  • Week 16 Packers at Bears Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Packers vs Bears
PackersStatBears
13-4Record6-11
26.5Points per game18.3
365.6Yards per game307.4
5.8Yards per play4.9
21.8Points allowed per game23.9
328.2Yards allowed per game316.7

Packers vs Bears Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
GB −5.5Packers covered by 4.5
Total
44Under: 38 points scored (by 6)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Packers24.824−0.8
Bears19.314−5.3

Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Green Bay Packers

Against the spread
5–1
Over/under
2–4
ATS as favorite
4–1
ATS as underdog
1–0
ATS on the road
3–1

Chicago Bears

Against the spread
3–3
Over/under
1–5
ATS as favorite
2–0
ATS as underdog
1–3
ATS at home
2–1

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Packers vs Bears Fantasy Outlook for 2026

Two meetings are left on the 2026 schedule: Week 5 in Green Bay and Week 16 in Chicago. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2021 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Packers vs Bears Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Packers vs Bears Week 6 game?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 24–14 in Week 6 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL, on October 17, 2021. See the Packers' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Packers vs Bears?

The final score was Packers 24, Bears 14. The Packers led 10–7 at halftime, and the second half went Packers 14, Bears 7.

What happened in the Packers vs Bears game?

Green Bay led 10–7 at halftime and outscored Chicago 14–7 after the break to win 24–14. The Packers finished with a 323–277 edge in total offense and averaged 5.7 yards per play. Aaron Rodgers led all players with 17 of 23 passing for 195 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 7 carries for 19 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Bears committed 1 turnover, the Packers none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Packers vs Bears?

Aaron Rodgers led the game with 23.7 PPR fantasy points, the QB8 of Week 6, on 17 of 23 passing for 195 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 7 carries for 19 rushing yards and a touchdown. Aaron Jones was next with 21.0 (RB10). See Aaron Rodgers's 2021 game log.

Who led Packers vs Bears in passing, rushing and receiving?

Aaron Rodgers (GB) led all passers with 17 of 23 for 195 yards and 2 touchdowns. Khalil Herbert (CHI) led in rushing with 19 carries for 97 yards and a touchdown. Davante Adams (GB) led in receiving with 4 catches for 89 yards.

How many fantasy points did Aaron Rodgers score against the Bears?

Aaron Rodgers scored 23.7 fantasy points against the Bears in Week 6 of the 2021 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 17 of 23 passing for 195 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 7 carries for 19 rushing yards and a touchdown.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Packers vs Bears?

Aaron Rodgers outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 23.7 PPR points on 14.6 xFP (+9.1). Allen Robinson fell furthest short, with 9.3 points on 11.8 xFP (−2.5). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Packers beat the Bears?

The Packers beat the Bears 24–14 because they averaged 5.7 yards per play to 4.9, won the turnover battle 1–0, and outgained them 323–277.

Which team won the turnover battle in Packers vs Bears?

The Packers won the turnover battle 1–0: the Bears gave the ball away 1 time and the Packers not at all. The Packers won the game.

What is the all-time Packers vs Bears record?

The Packers lead the all-time series 109–98–6 across 213 meetings since 1921, including a 1–2 record in the postseason.

When did the Packers and Bears last play before this game?

Before Week 6 of 2021, they last met in the 2020 season on January 3, 2021, when the Packers beat the Bears 35–16.

Have the Packers and Bears met in the playoffs?

Yes, 3 times, most recently in the 2025 playoffs. The Packers are 1–2 against the Bears in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Packers vs Bears?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Packers −5.5, making the Green Bay Packers 5.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 44. That implied about 24.8 points for the Packers and 19.3 for the Bears.

Did Packers vs Bears go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 44, and the teams combined for 38 points, 6 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Packers vs Bears?

The Packers covered by 4.5 against the closing line of Packers −5.5. The final margin was 10 points.