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

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Packers73141438
Bears338620

GB 38CHI 20 Final

  • Passing leader

    Jordan Love

    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

    Roschon Johnson

    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

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Why the Packers Won

Green Bay won the efficiency, turnover, and third-down battles.

Team stats comparison, Packers vs Bears
PackersStatBears
5.5Yards per play4.4
0Turnovers2
329Total yards311
Other team stats
60Plays70
56%Third-down conversion23%
29:17Time of possession30:43

Scoring Summary

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

Scoring plays, Packers vs Bears
TimeTeamPlayGBCHI
1st quarter
6:08GBJordan Love → Romeo Doubs, 8-yard TD Takes leadAnders Carlson XP70
2:04CHICairo Santos 47-yard FG73
2nd quarter
9:00CHICairo Santos 29-yard FG76
0:00GBAnders Carlson 52-yard FG Extends lead106
3rd quarter
10:19GBAaron Jones 1-yard TD run Extends leadAnders Carlson XP176
6:26GBJordan Love → Aaron Jones, 35-yard TD Extends leadAnders Carlson XP246
0:59CHIJustin Fields → Darnell Mooney, 20-yard TDKhalil Herbert 2-pt run2414
4th quarter
13:30GBJordan Love → Romeo Doubs, 4-yard TD Extends leadAnders Carlson XP3114
12:36GBQuay Walker 37-yard interception return TD Extends leadAnders Carlson XP3814
2:54CHIRoschon Johnson 2-yard TD run2-pt try failed3820

Fantasy Points: Packers vs Bears, Week 1 2023

Fantasy leaders

  1. Aaron JonesGBRB26.7 PTSRB1
  2. Jordan LoveGBQB23.0 PTSQB3
  3. Romeo DoubsGBWR18.6 PTSWR14
  4. Roschon JohnsonCHIRB17.5 PTSRB8

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Jordan LoveGBQB23.0QB315/27245303120123.2Start/Sit →
Justin FieldsCHIQB15.5QB1524/3721611959078.2Start/Sit →
Sean CliffordGBQB0.0—————100—

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Aaron JonesGBRB26.7RB1RB941142861
Romeo DoubsGBWR18.6WR14WR———54262Start/Sit →
Roschon JohnsonCHIRB17.5RB8RB520176350Start/Sit →
Darnell MooneyCHIWR15.3WR20WR———74531Start/Sit →
Khalil HerbertCHIRB11.4RB25RB927053370Start/Sit →
Cole KmetCHITE9.4TE6TE10075440Start/Sit →
Luke MusgraveGBTE8.0TE13TE———43500Start/Sit →
Jayden ReedGBWR6.6WR59WR1-2052480Start/Sit →
AJ DillonGBRB5.6RB42RB1319032170Start/Sit →
DJ MooreCHIWR4.5WR74WR———22250Start/Sit →
D'Onta ForemanCHIRB4.4RB47RB51603280
Samori ToureGBWR3.8WR82WR———32180
Tyler ScottCHIWR3.4WR85WR———22140
Patrick TaylorGBRB2.2RB63RB5220————
Chase ClaypoolCHIWR0.0—WR———2000
Dontayvion WicksGBWR0.0—WR———2000Start/Sit →
Malik HeathGBWR0.0—WR———1000

Fantasy Usage

Green Bay Packers

Snap Share

  1. Luke MusgraveTE45 snaps75%
  2. Dontayvion WicksWR37 snaps62%
  3. Jayden ReedWR32 snaps53%
  4. AJ DillonRB29 snaps48%
  5. Romeo DoubsWR29 snaps48%

Target Share27 targets

  1. Romeo Doubs19%, 5 targets
  2. Jayden Reed19%, 5 targets
  3. Aaron Jones15%, 4 targets
  4. Luke Musgrave15%, 4 targets
  5. AJ Dillon11%, 3 targets
  6. Other22%, 6 targets

Carry Share32 carries

  1. AJ Dillon41%, 13 carries
  2. Aaron Jones28%, 9 carries
  3. Patrick Taylor16%, 5 carries
  4. Jordan Love9%, 3 carries
  5. Jayden Reed3%, 1 carries
  6. Other3%, 1 carries

Chicago Bears

Snap Share

  1. Cole KmetTE72 snaps97%
  2. DJ MooreWR68 snaps92%
  3. Darnell MooneyWR62 snaps84%
  4. Chase ClaypoolWR58 snaps78%
  5. Roschon JohnsonRB29 snaps39%

Target Share35 targets

  1. Cole Kmet20%, 7 targets
  2. Darnell Mooney20%, 7 targets
  3. Roschon Johnson20%, 7 targets
  4. Khalil Herbert14%, 5 targets
  5. D'Onta Foreman9%, 3 targets
  6. Other17%, 6 targets

Carry Share29 carries

  1. Justin Fields31%, 9 carries
  2. Khalil Herbert31%, 9 carries
  3. D'Onta Foreman17%, 5 carries
  4. Roschon Johnson17%, 5 carries
  5. Cole Kmet3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Cole KmetCHITE7297%720%1
DJ MooreCHIWR6892%26%0
Darnell MooneyCHIWR6284%720%0
Chase ClaypoolCHIWR5878%26%0
Luke MusgraveGBTE4575%415%0
Dontayvion WicksGBWR3762%27%0
Jayden ReedGBWR3253%519%1
AJ DillonGBRB2948%311%13
Romeo DoubsGBWR2948%519%0
Malik HeathGBWR2948%14%0
Aaron JonesGBRB2847%415%9
Roschon JohnsonCHIRB2939%720%5
Khalil HerbertCHIRB2736%514%9
Samori ToureGBWR2135%311%0
Josiah DeguaraGBTE1932%00%0
D'Onta ForemanCHIRB2128%39%5
Tucker KraftGBTE1322%00%0
Tyler ScottCHIWR1318%26%0
Ben SimsGBTE915%00%0
Patrick TaylorGBRB712%00%5
Marcedes LewisCHITE57%00%0
Trent TaylorCHIWR45%00%0
Robert TonyanCHITE45%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+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
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Justin FieldsCHI · QB15.521.1−5.6100%37 att—37931%00%
Roschon JohnsonCHI · RB17.514.8+2.739%19% tgt—0517%719%
Khalil HerbertCHI · RB11.413.9−2.536%31% car—0931%514%
Jordan LoveGB · QB23.013.2+9.892%27 att—2739%00%
AJ DillonGB · RB5.613.0−7.448%41% car—01341%311%
Cole KmetCHI · TE9.412.3−2.997%19% tgt—013%719%
Aaron Jones Sr.GB · RB26.712.2+14.547%28% car—0928%415%
Darnell MooneyCHI · WR15.311.7+3.684%19% tgt—000%719%
Jayden ReedGB · WR6.69.0−2.453%19% tgt—013%519%
Romeo DoubsGB · WR18.68.3+10.348%19% tgt—000%519%
D'Onta ForemanCHI · RB4.48.1−3.728%17% car—0517%38%
Luke MusgraveGB · TE8.06.7+1.375%15% tgt—000%415%
Samori ToureGB · WR3.85.0−1.235%11% tgt—000%311%
Chase ClaypoolCHI · WR0.03.3−3.378%6% tgt—000%26%
DJ MooreCHI · WR4.53.3+1.292%6% tgt—000%26%
Dontayvion WicksGB · WR0.03.3−3.362%7% tgt—000%27%
Tyler ScottCHI · WR3.43.3+0.118%6% tgt—000%26%
Patrick Taylor Jr.GB · RB2.23.1−0.912%16% car—0516%00%
Khari BlasingameCHI · RB0.01.7−1.7—3% tgt—000%13%
Malik HeathGB · WR0.01.7−1.748%4% tgt—000%14%
Sean CliffordGB · QB0.00.6−0.68%0 att—013%00%

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.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Packers defense and Bears defense
Points allowed toPackers DBears D
QBs15.316.9
RBs21.223.8
WRs31.731.9
TEs11.513.7

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

Bears win probability by game minuteBears started at 54%, stood at 37% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 10 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −22Love → Doubs, 8-yd TD54% → 32%Q1 6:08
  2. +9Santos 47-yd FG31% → 41%Q1 2:04
  3. +11Santos 29-yd FG39% → 50%Q2 9:00
  4. −12Carlson 52-yd FG49% → 37%Q2 0:00
  5. −23Jones 1-yd TD run35% → 12%Q3 10:19

Swing in Bears win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Packers vs Bears
Green Bay PackersMeasureChicago Bears
60Plays70
47%Pass rate59%
8.5Yds / dropback4.6
2.9Yds / carry4.2
9/16Third downs3/13

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

How each possession ended, Packers vs Bears
ResultGBCHI
Touchdowns42
Field goals12
Punts54
Turnovers02
Turnovers on downs11

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
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
CHIQ1 15:006283:29Downs
GBQ1 11:3111405:23Touchdown
CHIQ1 6:087384:04Field goal
GBQ1 2:04341:32Punt
CHIQ1 0:3212526:32Field goal
GBQ2 9:00381:44Punt
CHIQ2 7:16301:48Punt
GBQ2 5:286213:16Punt
CHIQ2 2:125141:00Punt
GBQ2 1:126221:12Field goal
GBQ3 15:008754:41Touchdown
CHIQ3 10:193-22:14Punt
GBQ3 8:054421:39Touchdown
CHIQ3 6:26371:28Fumble
GBQ3 4:58321:36Punt
CHIQ3 3:226652:23Touchdown
GBQ3 0:595612:29Touchdown
CHIQ4 13:303-10:54Interception
CHIQ4 12:36592:24Punt
GBQ4 10:127143:54Punt
CHIQ4 6:1814693:24Touchdown
GBQ4 2:545191:51Downs
CHIQ4 1:035271:03End 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.

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 2023 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Packers vs Bears
PackersStatBears
9-8Record7-10
22.5Points per game21.2
345.5Yards per game323.2
5.6Yards per play5.0
20.6Points allowed per game22.3
335.1Yards allowed per game324.2

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

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Bears21.320−1.3
Packers19.838+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.

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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.