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By the Numbers: Bears’ OT Win Over Packers
ChicagoBears.com breaks down the key stats from Saturday night’s epic comeback, including the team’s franchise-record sixth win this season after trailing in the final two minutes and Chicago’s resilient scoring bursts late and in overtime.
Bears Stun Packers 22-16 With Improbable Rally
Yahoo Sports details how the Bears overcame what was almost a 99% loss probability to take over the NFC North, with a clutch onside kick recovery and a walk-off TD from Williams to Moore.
5 Big Takeaways From Chicago Bears’ 22-16 Win Over the Packers
Local analysis highlights five major storylines
from the comeback — from coaching decisions to late-game execution and playoff implications — as the Bears inch closer to their first postseason berth since 2020.
Packers vs. Bears Week 16 Highlights: DJ Moore TD Gives Chicago OT Win
Fox Sports’ live blog captures the key game moments all the way through Moore’s walk-off score and the Bears’ celebration at Soldier Field.
Packers-Bears: What We Learned From Chicago’s OT Win
NFL.com dissects the implications of Chicago’s OT victory — strategic takeaways, standout performances, and what the win means for the Bears’ NFC playoff picture.
Bears’ Comeback OT Victory Over Packers
Official team video highlights from the Bears’ stunning 22–16 comeback, including the tying touchdown by Jahdae Walker and the winning play to DJ Moore.
Bears Postgame Locker Room – Week 16
Watch reactions from players and coaches inside the locker room after the Bears’ huge overtime win that keeps them in the NFC North driver’s seat.
Chicago Bears Up-to-Date Playoff Scenarios
Official analysis of how Saturday’s comeback shapes multiple postseason scenarios for Chicago as the regular season winds toward its climax.
Packers vs. Bears Beat-by-Beat Scores and Game Flow (ESPN)
ESPN’s official game recap page with scoring progression and final stats from Saturday’s Bears-Packers matchup.
Bears Stun Packers with Improbable Overtime Rally
Trailing by 10 points with less than five minutes remaining, the Bears scored 10 points in under two minutes to force overtime. A 46-yard touchdown heave to DJ Moore in the extra period sealed a 22-16 victory.
Caleb Williams Delivers Late-Game Heroics in OT Win
Teammates are calling him “Superman” after the rookie quarterback shook off a slow start to orchestrate three consecutive scoring drives when the game was on the line.
Bears Recover Massive Onside Kick to Spark Comeback
Down by seven with two minutes left, the Bears executed a perfect onside kick that caught the Packers’ hands team off guard, giving Chicago the ball back for the game-tying drive.
Five Takeaways from the Week 16 Thriller at Soldier Field
A look at how the Bears’ defense held Green Bay to zero touchdowns on five red-zone possessions, effectively keeping the game within reach for the late-game heroics.
Bears Promote Maurice Alexander to Active Roster
To combat the injuries at wide receiver, the team elevated Alexander from the practice squad. The speedster provided valuable snaps and depth in the victory.
Cairo Santos Navigates Frigid Winds for Key Field Goals
The veteran kicker earned a game ball for connecting on field goals of 46 and 51 yards through the swirling crosswinds of the Chicago lakefront.
KNOW THINE ENEMY
Bears Rally, Beat Packers in OT; Jordan Love Suffers Concussion
A dramatic comeback saw the Chicago Bears erase a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit and win 22–16 in overtime over the Green Bay Packers. Caleb Williams hit DJ Moore with a 46-yard touchdown in OT, Cairo Santos kicked three key field goals, and the Bears held on to first place in the NFC North. Packers QB Jordan Love exited early with a concussion.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON
Chicago Bears Week 16 Notes: That’s My DJ!! – Week 16 notes capturing Chicago’s come-from-behind win over Green Bay.
Bears vs. Packers Game Balls: An OT Win For The Ages – Postgame honors following the Bears’ dramatic overtime victory.
DJ Moore and the Chicago Bears Grate the Green Bay Packers – Cooled-down recap of Chicago’s win and Moore’s role.
The Chicago Bears might be the scariest team in the NFL – Analysis on the Bears’ overall profile and perception.
Bears vs Packers: Inside the Snap Counts, Stats, and did that really happen? – Detailed look at the numbers and key plays from the Week 16 showdown.
Watch the Final Sequence of the Miraculous Bears Win Over the Packers – Video feature on the game’s climactic moments.
WCG Sunday Livestream: NFL Week 16: Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers Recap Edition – Livestream recap of Chicago’s wild OT win.
Bears playoff picture: What the Week 16 WIN vs. Packers means for NFC standings – Postwin NFC playoff implications.
Bears clinch playoff spot for first time since 2020 – Bears officially clinch a postseason berth.
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