Unpredictability is one of Bears coach Ben Johnson’s greatest strengths as a play caller, but sometimes the moment calls for something simpler.

Keisean Nixon was called for a penalty despite Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III grabbing his neck area in the first half.

Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon had an eventful Sunday that he capped with a game-clinching interception.

Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon (25) intercepts a pass against Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke) GREEN BAY — Matt LaFleur was furious.

For the Packers, QB Jordan Love was 17-of-25 for 234 yards with three TDs, one INT, and a 120.7 passer rating. WR Christian Watson caught four passes for 89 yards and two TDs, and WR Bo Melton caught a 45-yard TD, his only reception of the game. WR Jayden Reed, back from injury, caught four passes for 31 yards and ran twice for 22 more.

The Chicago Bears were taken down by the Green Bay Packers, but there were some encouraging plays from the game.

With bated breath and a sense of cautious optimism, Bears fans braved the biting cold to descend on Chicago sports bars yesterday and see their team take on the Green Bay Packers — a match that would end in a loss of the NFC North division lead for the Bears but still leave them in a strong playoff position during a surprising first winning season since 2018.