Final2023 Week 1
Soldier Field, Chicago, IL|
Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears, Week 1 2023
Green Bay Packers
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38
Chicago Bears
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20
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | 7 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 38 |
| Bears | 3 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 20 |
GB 38 · CHI 20 Final
Passing leader
GB · QB
23.0PPR pts
15/27, 245 YDS, 3 TD
Top fantasy scorer
Aaron Jones Sr.
GB · RB
26.7PPR pts
9 ATT, 41 YDS, 1 TD, 2 REC, 86 REC YDS, 1 REC TD
Bears leader
CHI · RB
17.5PPR pts
5 ATT, 20 YDS, 1 TD, 6 REC, 35 REC YDS
Defensive playmaker
Quay Walker
GB
1 INT, 1 TD, 4 TKL
Packers 38, Bears 20: Green Bay leads from start to finish
Green Bay led 10–6 at halftime and outscored Chicago 28–14 after the break to win 38–20. The Packers finished with a narrow 329–311 edge in total offense and averaged 5.5 yards per play.
The gap showed up everywhere. The Bears went 3-for-13 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Packers 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
- +1.1 yards/play GB 5.5 · CHI 4.4
- +2 turnover margin GB 0 turnovers
- +18 total yards GB 329 · CHI 311
Game Highlights
Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube
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Why the Packers Won
Green Bay won the efficiency, turnover, and third-down battles.
| Packers | Stat | Bears |
|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | Yards per play | 4.4 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 329 | Total yards | 311 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 60 | Plays | 70 |
| 56% | Third-down conversion | 23% |
| 29:17 | Time of possession | 30:43 |
Scoring Summary
The Packers scored five touchdowns and one field goal; the Bears scored two touchdowns and two field goals.
| Time | Team | Play | GB | CHI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 6:08 | GB | Jordan Love → Romeo Doubs, 8-yard TD Takes leadAnders Carlson XP | 7 | 0 |
| 2:04 | CHI | Cairo Santos 47-yard FG | 7 | 3 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 9:00 | CHI | Cairo Santos 29-yard FG | 7 | 6 |
| 0:00 | GB | Anders Carlson 52-yard FG Extends lead | 10 | 6 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 10:19 | GB | Aaron Jones 1-yard TD run Extends leadAnders Carlson XP | 17 | 6 |
| 6:26 | GB | Jordan Love → Aaron Jones, 35-yard TD Extends leadAnders Carlson XP | 24 | 6 |
| 0:59 | CHI | Justin Fields → Darnell Mooney, 20-yard TDKhalil Herbert 2-pt run | 24 | 14 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 13:30 | GB | Jordan Love → Romeo Doubs, 4-yard TD Extends leadAnders Carlson XP | 31 | 14 |
| 12:36 | GB | Quay Walker 37-yard interception return TD Extends leadAnders Carlson XP | 38 | 14 |
| 2:54 | CHI | Roschon Johnson 2-yard TD run2-pt try failed | 38 | 20 |
Fantasy Points: Packers vs Bears, Week 1 2023
Fantasy leaders
- Aaron JonesGB · RB26.7 PTSRB1
- Jordan LoveGB · QB23.0 PTSQB3
- Romeo DoubsGB · WR18.6 PTSWR14
- Roschon JohnsonCHI · RB17.5 PTSRB8
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.0 | QB3 | 15/27 | 245 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 123.2 | Start/Sit → | |
| 15.5 | QB15 | 24/37 | 216 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 59 | 0 | 78.2 | Start/Sit → | |
| 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.7 | RB1 | RB | 9 | 41 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 86 | 1 | ||
| 18.6 | WR14 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 26 | 2 | Start/Sit → | |
| 17.5 | RB8 | RB | 5 | 20 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 35 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 15.3 | WR20 | WR | — | — | — | 7 | 4 | 53 | 1 | Start/Sit → | |
| 11.4 | RB25 | RB | 9 | 27 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 9.4 | TE6 | TE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 44 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 8.0 | TE13 | TE | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 50 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 6.6 | WR59 | WR | 1 | -2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 48 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 5.6 | RB42 | RB | 13 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 4.5 | WR74 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 25 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 4.4 | RB47 | RB | 5 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 0 | ||
| 3.8 | WR82 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 18 | 0 | ||
| 3.4 | WR85 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 14 | 0 | ||
| 2.2 | RB63 | RB | 5 | 22 | 0 | — | — | — | — | ||
| 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fantasy Usage
Green Bay Packers
Snap Share
Luke MusgraveTE45 snaps75%
Dontayvion WicksWR37 snaps62%
Jayden ReedWR32 snaps53%
AJ DillonRB29 snaps48%
Romeo DoubsWR29 snaps48%
Target Share27 targets
- Romeo Doubs19%, 5 targets
- Jayden Reed19%, 5 targets
- Aaron Jones15%, 4 targets
- Luke Musgrave15%, 4 targets
- AJ Dillon11%, 3 targets
- Other22%, 6 targets
Carry Share32 carries
- AJ Dillon41%, 13 carries
- Aaron Jones28%, 9 carries
- Patrick Taylor16%, 5 carries
- Jordan Love9%, 3 carries
- Jayden Reed3%, 1 carries
- Other3%, 1 carries
Chicago Bears
Snap Share
Cole KmetTE72 snaps97%
DJ MooreWR68 snaps92%
Darnell MooneyWR62 snaps84%
Chase ClaypoolWR58 snaps78%
Roschon JohnsonRB29 snaps39%
Target Share35 targets
- Cole Kmet20%, 7 targets
- Darnell Mooney20%, 7 targets
- Roschon Johnson20%, 7 targets
- Khalil Herbert14%, 5 targets
- D'Onta Foreman9%, 3 targets
- Other17%, 6 targets
Carry Share29 carries
- Justin Fields31%, 9 carries
- Khalil Herbert31%, 9 carries
- D'Onta Foreman17%, 5 carries
- Roschon Johnson17%, 5 carries
- Cole Kmet3%, 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 97% | 7 | 20% | 1 | |
| 68 | 92% | 2 | 6% | 0 | |
| 62 | 84% | 7 | 20% | 0 | |
| 58 | 78% | 2 | 6% | 0 | |
| 45 | 75% | 4 | 15% | 0 | |
| 37 | 62% | 2 | 7% | 0 | |
| 32 | 53% | 5 | 19% | 1 | |
| 29 | 48% | 3 | 11% | 13 | |
| 29 | 48% | 5 | 19% | 0 | |
| 29 | 48% | 1 | 4% | 0 | |
| 28 | 47% | 4 | 15% | 9 | |
| 29 | 39% | 7 | 20% | 5 | |
| 27 | 36% | 5 | 14% | 9 | |
| 21 | 35% | 3 | 11% | 0 | |
| 19 | 32% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 21 | 28% | 3 | 9% | 5 | |
| 13 | 22% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 13 | 18% | 2 | 6% | 0 | |
| 9 | 15% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 7 | 12% | 0 | 0% | 5 | |
| 5 | 7% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 4 | 5% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 4 | 5% | 0 | 0% | 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+14.5Aaron Jones Sr.26.7 PTS vs 12.2 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−7.4AJ Dillon5.6 PTS vs 13.0 xFP
- Highest expected volume21.1 xFPJustin Fields15.5 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin FieldsCHI · QB | 15.5 | 21.1 | −5.6 | 100% | 37 att | — | 37 | 9 | 31% | 0 | 0% |
| Roschon JohnsonCHI · RB | 17.5 | 14.8 | +2.7 | 39% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 5 | 17% | 7 | 19% |
| Khalil HerbertCHI · RB | 11.4 | 13.9 | −2.5 | 36% | 31% car | — | 0 | 9 | 31% | 5 | 14% |
| Jordan LoveGB · QB | 23.0 | 13.2 | +9.8 | 92% | 27 att | — | 27 | 3 | 9% | 0 | 0% |
| AJ DillonGB · RB | 5.6 | 13.0 | −7.4 | 48% | 41% car | — | 0 | 13 | 41% | 3 | 11% |
| Cole KmetCHI · TE | 9.4 | 12.3 | −2.9 | 97% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 7 | 19% |
| Aaron Jones Sr.GB · RB | 26.7 | 12.2 | +14.5 | 47% | 28% car | — | 0 | 9 | 28% | 4 | 15% |
| Darnell MooneyCHI · WR | 15.3 | 11.7 | +3.6 | 84% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 19% |
| Jayden ReedGB · WR | 6.6 | 9.0 | −2.4 | 53% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 5 | 19% |
| Romeo DoubsGB · WR | 18.6 | 8.3 | +10.3 | 48% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 19% |
| D'Onta ForemanCHI · RB | 4.4 | 8.1 | −3.7 | 28% | 17% car | — | 0 | 5 | 17% | 3 | 8% |
| Luke MusgraveGB · TE | 8.0 | 6.7 | +1.3 | 75% | 15% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 15% |
| Samori ToureGB · WR | 3.8 | 5.0 | −1.2 | 35% | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 11% |
| Chase ClaypoolCHI · WR | 0.0 | 3.3 | −3.3 | 78% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 6% |
| DJ MooreCHI · WR | 4.5 | 3.3 | +1.2 | 92% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 6% |
| Dontayvion WicksGB · WR | 0.0 | 3.3 | −3.3 | 62% | 7% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 7% |
| Tyler ScottCHI · WR | 3.4 | 3.3 | +0.1 | 18% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 6% |
| Patrick Taylor Jr.GB · RB | 2.2 | 3.1 | −0.9 | 12% | 16% car | — | 0 | 5 | 16% | 0 | 0% |
| Khari BlasingameCHI · RB | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | — | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Malik HeathGB · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 48% | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
| Sean CliffordGB · QB | 0.0 | 0.6 | −0.6 | 8% | 0 att | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 0 | 0% |
Team totals: Packers 27 targets and 32 carries; Bears 36 targets and 29 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 2023 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.61 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Jordan Love Ran hot
GB · QB · 23.0 pts on 13.2 expected
15 of 27 passing for 245 yards, 3 touchdowns; 3 carries for 12 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Start/Sit: Jordan Love →Justin Fields Unlucky
CHI · QB · 15.5 pts on 21.1 expected
24 of 37 passing for 216 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 9 carries for 59 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 21.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Start/Sit: Justin Fields →AJ Dillon Unlucky
GB · RB · 5.6 pts on 13.0 expected
3 targets (11% of the team's), 2 catches for 17 yards; 13 carries (41% of the team's) for 19 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 13.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Start/Sit: AJ Dillon →Aaron Jones Sr. Ran hot
GB · RB · 26.7 pts on 12.2 expected
4 targets (15% of the team's), 2 catches for 86 yards and 1 touchdown; 9 carries (28% of the team's) for 41 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 12.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Roschon Johnson
CHI · RB · 17.5 pts on 14.8 expected
7 targets (19% of the team's), 6 catches for 35 yards; 5 carries (17% of the team's) for 20 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.8 expected.
Start/Sit: Roschon Johnson →Khalil Herbert
CHI · RB · 11.4 pts on 13.9 expected
5 targets (14% of the team's), 3 catches for 37 yards; 9 carries (31% of the team's) for 27 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.9 expected.
Start/Sit: Khalil Herbert →Romeo Doubs Ran hot
GB · WR · 18.6 pts on 8.3 expected
5 targets (19% of the team's), 4 catches for 26 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Start/Sit: Romeo Doubs →Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2023 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Packers D | Bears D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 15.3 | 16.9 |
| RBs | 21.2 | 23.8 |
| WRs | 31.7 | 31.9 |
| TEs | 11.5 | 13.7 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Chicago opened at 54% win probability and fell below 2% in the third quarter.
Bears win probability
Key Swings
- −22Love → Doubs, 8-yd TD54% → 32%Q1 6:08
- +9Santos 47-yd FG31% → 41%Q1 2:04
- +11Santos 29-yd FG39% → 50%Q2 9:00
- −12Carlson 52-yd FG49% → 37%Q2 0:00
- −23Jones 1-yd TD run35% → 12%Q3 10:19
Swing in Bears win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Green Bay Packers | Measure | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | Plays | 70 |
| 47% | Pass rate | 59% |
| 8.5 | Yds / dropback | 4.6 |
| 2.9 | Yds / carry | 4.2 |
| 9/16 | Third downs | 3/13 |
Efficiency edge Green Bay ran 10 fewer plays but gained 3.9 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- GB Reed 19% · Doubs 19% · Jones 15%
- CHI Kmet 19% · Mooney 19% · Johnson 19%
Possession Results
| Result | GB | CHI |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 4 | 2 |
| Field goals | 1 | 2 |
| Punts | 5 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Turnovers on downs | 1 | 1 |
GB turnover edge: +2
- The Packers opened the scoring on their first possession, a 11-play, 40-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 23 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHI | Q1 15:00 | 6 | 28 | 3:29 | Downs |
| GB | Q1 11:31 | 11 | 40 | 5:23 | Touchdown |
| CHI | Q1 6:08 | 7 | 38 | 4:04 | Field goal |
| GB | Q1 2:04 | 3 | 4 | 1:32 | Punt |
| CHI | Q1 0:32 | 12 | 52 | 6:32 | Field goal |
| GB | Q2 9:00 | 3 | 8 | 1:44 | Punt |
| CHI | Q2 7:16 | 3 | 0 | 1:48 | Punt |
| GB | Q2 5:28 | 6 | 21 | 3:16 | Punt |
| CHI | Q2 2:12 | 5 | 14 | 1:00 | Punt |
| GB | Q2 1:12 | 6 | 22 | 1:12 | Field goal |
| GB | Q3 15:00 | 8 | 75 | 4:41 | Touchdown |
| CHI | Q3 10:19 | 3 | -2 | 2:14 | Punt |
| GB | Q3 8:05 | 4 | 42 | 1:39 | Touchdown |
| CHI | Q3 6:26 | 3 | 7 | 1:28 | Fumble |
| GB | Q3 4:58 | 3 | 2 | 1:36 | Punt |
| CHI | Q3 3:22 | 6 | 65 | 2:23 | Touchdown |
| GB | Q3 0:59 | 5 | 61 | 2:29 | Touchdown |
| CHI | Q4 13:30 | 3 | -1 | 0:54 | Interception |
| CHI | Q4 12:36 | 5 | 9 | 2:24 | Punt |
| GB | Q4 10:12 | 7 | 14 | 3:54 | Punt |
| CHI | Q4 6:18 | 14 | 69 | 3:24 | Touchdown |
| GB | Q4 2:54 | 5 | 19 | 1:51 | Downs |
| CHI | Q4 1:03 | 5 | 27 | 1:03 | End of game |
About these numbers
The Packers' interception touchdown is counted as a Bears interception, not as a Packers possession. 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.
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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
- 2025 Wild Card Packers at Bears, 2025 Wild Card recap CHI 31 GB 27 CHI W
- 2025 Wk 16 Packers at Bears, 2025 Wk 16 recap CHI 22 GB 16 CHI W
- 2025 Wk 14 Bears at Packers, 2025 Wk 14 recap GB 28 CHI 21 GB W
- 2024 Wk 18 Bears at Packers, 2024 Wk 18 recap CHI 24 GB 22 CHI W
- 2024 Wk 11 Packers at Bears, 2024 Wk 11 recap GB 20 CHI 19 GB W
- 2023 Wk 18 Bears at Packers, 2023 Wk 18 recap GB 17 CHI 9 GB W
- 2023 Wk 1 Packers at Bears GB 38 CHI 20 GB W
- 2022 Wk 13 Packers at Bears, 2022 Wk 13 recap GB 28 CHI 19 GB W
- 2022 Wk 2 Bears at Packers, 2022 Wk 2 recap GB 27 CHI 10 GB W
- 2021 Wk 14 Bears at Packers, 2021 Wk 14 recap GB 45 CHI 30 GB W
- 2021 Wk 6 Packers at Bears, 2021 Wk 6 recap GB 24 CHI 14 GB W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2023 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Packers | Stat | Bears |
|---|---|---|
| 9-8 | Record | 7-10 |
| 22.5 | Points per game | 21.2 |
| 345.5 | Yards per game | 323.2 |
| 5.6 | Yards per play | 5.0 |
| 20.6 | Points allowed per game | 22.3 |
| 335.1 | Yards allowed per game | 324.2 |
Packers vs Bears Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- CHI −1.5Bears failed to cover by 19.5
- Total
- 41Over: 58 points scored (by 17)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | 21.3 | 20 | −1.3 |
| Packers | 19.8 | 38 | +18.3 |
The Packers beat their implied total and the Bears fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.
Betting Trends
Last 5 meetings: Packers 5–0 ATS, overs 3–2.
Each team's 2023 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Green Bay Packers
- Against the spread
- 1–0
- Over/under
- 1–0
- ATS as underdog
- 1–0
- ATS on the road
- 1–0
Chicago Bears
- Against the spread
- 0–1
- Over/under
- 1–0
- ATS as favorite
- 0–1
- ATS at home
- 0–1
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.
- Start/Sit ToolShould your Packers or Bears player start in Week 5? Compare the decision against your other options.
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- Fantasy Points Allowed by PositionHow the Packers and Bears defenses have treated QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs.
- Strength of ScheduleWhere these two matchups fall in each team's fantasy playoff run.
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2023 Game Logs for Players in This Game
Packers vs Bears Game FAQ
Who won the 2023 Packers vs Bears Week 1 game?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 38–20 in Week 1 of the 2023 season. The game was played at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL, on September 10, 2023. See the Packers' 2023 schedule.
What was the final score of Packers vs Bears?
The final score was Packers 38, Bears 20. The Packers led 10–6 at halftime, and the second half went Packers 28, Bears 14.
What happened in the Packers vs Bears game?
Green Bay led 10–6 at halftime and outscored Chicago 28–14 after the break to win 38–20. The Packers finished with a narrow 329–311 edge in total offense and averaged 5.5 yards per play. Aaron Jones led all players with 2 catches for 86 yards and a touchdown, plus 9 carries for 41 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Bears committed 2 turnovers, the Packers none.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Packers vs Bears?
Aaron Jones led the game with 26.7 PPR fantasy points, the RB1 of Week 1, on 2 catches for 86 yards and a touchdown, plus 9 carries for 41 rushing yards and a touchdown. Jordan Love was next with 23.0 (QB3). See Aaron Jones's 2023 game log.
Who led Packers vs Bears in passing, rushing and receiving?
Jordan Love (GB) led all passers with 15 of 27 for 245 yards and 3 touchdowns. Justin Fields (CHI) led in rushing with 9 carries for 59 yards. Aaron Jones (GB) led in receiving with 2 catches for 86 yards and a touchdown.
How many fantasy points did Aaron Jones score against the Bears?
Aaron Jones scored 26.7 points in PPR leagues, 25.7 in half-PPR and 24.7 in standard scoring against the Bears in Week 1 of the 2023 season, on 2 catches for 86 yards and a touchdown, plus 9 carries for 41 rushing yards and a touchdown.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Packers vs Bears?
Aaron Jones Sr. outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 26.7 PPR points on 12.2 xFP (+14.5). AJ Dillon fell furthest short, with 5.6 points on 13.0 xFP (−7.4). 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 38–20 because they averaged 5.5 yards per play to 4.4, won the turnover battle 2–0, and outgained them 329–311.
Which team won the turnover battle in Packers vs Bears?
The Packers won the turnover battle 2–0: the Bears gave the ball away 2 times 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 1 of 2023, they last met in the 2022 season on December 4, 2022, when the Packers beat the Bears 28–19.
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 Bears −1.5, making the Chicago Bears 1.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 41. That implied about 21.3 points for the Bears and 19.8 for the Packers.
Did Packers vs Bears go over or under the total?
The game went over. The consensus closing total was 41, and the teams combined for 58 points, 17 over the number.
Who covered the spread in Packers vs Bears?
The Packers covered as 1.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Bears −1.5. The final margin was 18 points.
