Brad Biggs: Packers 28, Bears 20:
What sticks with you is the Bears nearly beat the Packers in Week 17 at Lambeau Field in a game that meant everything to the home team and nothing to the visitors. The Packers have surged since and it’s hard to evaluate what a victory over a 10-loss Seahawks team means.
David Haugh: Packers 24, Bears 23:
Two of the last three NFC championship games have required overtime and this one could be headed there. The teams are that even, the stakes that historically high. In the end, a game likely to come down to the final possession could hinge on the health of veteran safety Chris Harris.
Vaughn McClure: Bears 20, Packers 17:
The Bears return to the Super Bowl thanks to Robbie Gould’s 10th career game-winning field goal. The formula? The front four gets to Aaron Rodgers, Matt Forte pounds out 100-plus yards and Devin Hester gives the offense outstanding field position. Not to mention Jay Cutler plays smart.
Dan Pompei: Packers 20, Bears 19:
This game very well could come down to one or two plays — meaning it’s completely up for grabs. But it’s difficult to bet against Aaron Rodgers, who is playing quarterback about as well as anyone could play.
Fred Mitchell: Bears 23, Packers 20:
Against all odds, the Bears have managed to win in improbable manner this season. Can they pull off their biggest triumph in decades? Field position, turnovers, kicking game — the Bears will have to win all of the mini-battles to outlast a team with more playmakers on offense. The Bears will need every ounce of the home-field advantage.
