On Sunday, November 17, 2024, the Green Bay Packers edged the Chicago Bears 20–19 at Soldier Field in a finale decided in the final seconds. Chicago held a 19–14 lead late in the game, only to see Green Bay drive into position and score on a 1-yard quarterback sneak by Jordan Love with under three minutes to play. The Packers then survived a 46-yard field goal attempt by Chicago that was blocked by Karl Brooks as time expired. The sequence preserved Green Bay’s 11th straight victory in the rivalry.
Chicago’s offensive effort featured a strong rushing day from D’Andre Swift, who carried the ball 14 times for 71 yards and broke free for a 39-yard touchdown late in the third quarter to put the Bears ahead 19–14. Caleb Williams passed for 231 yards on 23 of 31 attempts and also added 70 rushing yards on nine carries. Christian Watson made a key impact for Green Bay, hauling in a 60-yard reception that set up the final drive. Defensively, Chicago attempted to lock down the Packers but ultimately could not prevent the decisive sneak or block the match-closing drive. Earlier, Chicago kicker Cairo Santos had a chance to win it with a 46-yard attempt, but Karl Brooks got through to block it.
At halftime the Bears honored Devin Hester in a Hall of Fame ring ceremony. The crowd at Soldier Field had awaited the moment, and Hester was introduced from the tunnel wearing his gold jacket over a Bears hoodie, accompanied by “Crank That” as his walk-out song. During his speech, he asked the fans to rise and show their support, and was met with sustained ovations from the stands. The ceremony added emotional resonance to the rivalry night as former return legend was formally enshrined in Chicago lore.
In his postgame comments, head coach Matt Eberflus reflected on the narrow margin and the plays that slipped away. “We fought, we had chances, but in games like these every play matters,” he said. He pointed to the blocked kick and the late sneak as examples of high-leverage moments where the Bears fell short. Williams also addressed the final drive, acknowledging the challenge and promising adjustments. “We moved the ball. We had the opportunity. We have to finish better on moments like that,” he stated.
The game added another close loss to Chicago’s ledger, bringing the team’s record to 4–6 and extending its losing streak in the Packers series. Meanwhile, Green Bay improved to 7–3 and continued its dominance in the rivalry. For Chicago, the takeaway lies in moment execution — the blocked kick, the failed goal-line stand, the inability to stop one more yard — in a game that was well within reach until the final snap.
