By Brad Biggs | bmbiggs@chicagotribune.com | Chicago Tribune
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Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) celebrates after making the game-winning touchdown catch in overtime of a game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field in Chicago on Dec. 20, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Bears wide receiver DJ Moore makes the game-winning touchdown catch in overtime against the Packers on Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) catches the game-winning touchdown in front of Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon (25) in overtime Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
A Christmas wish was fulfilled for a fan attending their first game, here in the third quarter between the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers, at Soldier Field in Chicago on Dec. 20, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Bears kicker Cairo Santos celebrates after an overtime victory over the Packers on Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
A Chicago Bears fan looks on from the stands during warmups for a game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field in Chicago on Dec. 20, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson celebrates the win with wide receiver DJ Moore after his game-winning catch in overtime to defeat the Green Bay Packers on Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) celebrates his game-winning touchdown catch in overtime to defeat the Packers with kicker Cairo Santos on Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
The Bears recover an onside kick mishandled by Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs in the fourth quarter Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Bears wide receiver Jahdae Walker catches a touchdown pass against the Packers in the fourth quarter Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) celebrates with Olamide Zaccheaus (14) after Moore made the game-winning touchdown catch in overtime of a game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field in Chicago on Dec. 20, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai celebrates the win over the Green Bay Packers on Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears fans celebrate as their team goes to overtime against the Green Bay Packers on Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Packers quarterback Jordan Love walks off with an injury against the Bears in the second quarter Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) goes down with an injury in the second quarter of a game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago on Dec. 20, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) reacts after suffering an injury on a hard hit in the second quarter against the Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago on Dec. 20, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Bears head coach Ben Johnson paces the sideline in the second quarter of a game against the Packers at Soldier Field on Dec. 20, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) makes a reception against Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright (26) in the second quarter Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards (53) helps to break up a pass to Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) in the end zone in the second quarter of a game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Dec. 20, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Packers quarterback Jordan Love scrambles against Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards (53) in the first quarter Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs (87) makes a reception ahead of Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson (1) in the first quarter Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) waits for a play against the Green Bay Packers on Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson breaks up a pass for Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs in the end zone in the second quarter Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears fans Sidney Thompson, left to right, Nate Hughes and Clarence Griggs tailgate before the game against the Green Bay Packers, Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Former NFL quarterback Tom Brady signs autographs before the Chicago Bears game against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers fans tailgate before the game Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Bears wide receiver DJ Moore finds a hole in the Packers defense in the first quarter at Soldier Field on Dec. 20, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears assistant head coach/wide receivers Antwaan Randle El (right) gives some directions to his players n the first quarter of a game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field in Chicago on Dec. 20, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland (84) steps over Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon (25) after Loveland made a reception in the second quarter of a game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Dec. 20, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker (left) and free safety Kevin Byard (right) celebrate after denying Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) from catching a touchdown pass in the end zone in the second quarter of a game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Dec. 20, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears defensive end Austin Booker (94) tackles Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) in the first quarter of a game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Dec. 20, 2025. A roughing the quarterback penalty was called on Booker on the play. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson (1) and middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) celebrate after Edmunds recovered a fumble against the Packers on Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright (26) celebrates with fans after the Bears stopped the Green Bay Packers on fourth down in overtime of a game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Dec. 20, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker (9) and his teammates celebrate after the Bears stopped the Green Bay Packers on a fourth down attempt in overtime of a game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Dec. 20, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (14) is unable to pull in a pass in the end zone as Green Bay Packers cornerback Carrington Valentine (24) defends in the fourth quarter of a game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Dec. 20, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears cornerback Josh Blackwell (39) runs back a kickoff in the fourth quarter of a game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field in Chicago on Dec. 20, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Packers quarterback Malik Willis slides on a run play in the fourth quarter of a game against the Bears at Soldier Field on Dec. 20, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) scrambles in the fourth quarter of a game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field in Chicago on Dec. 20, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) scrambles in the fourth quarter of a game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field in Chicago on Dec. 20, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) tries to run through the defense of the Green Bay Packers in the in the fourth quarter of a game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Dec. 20, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Bears defensive end Montez Sweat celebrates after sacking Packers quarterback Malik Willis in the fourth quarter Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos (8) celebrates after his long field goal in the fourth quarter of a game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field in Chicago on Dec. 20, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
A woman in a bear outfit looks on from the stands in the third quarter of a game between the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field in Chicago on Dec. 20, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (35) gets the crowd going during the game against the Green Bay Packers on Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
A costumed fan watches the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers play Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
The Chicago Bears tackle Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson (23) in the fourth quarter Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) makes a catch near the goal line in the fourth quarter against Green Bay Packers cornerback Carrington Valentine (24) on Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Fans wave towels as the Bears and Packers kick off Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Green Bay Packers safety Javon Bullard (20) defends Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) on an incompletion in the second quarter Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) walks off with an injury against the Chicago Bears in the second quarter Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Bears and Packers fans prepare for the game Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Bears general manager Ryan Poles walks the field before the game on Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Injured Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze walks the field before the game against the Packers on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai signs autographs for fans before the game against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears fan Niyi Kuye blows a whistle while tailgating before the game against the Packers on Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers fans arrive before the game Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers fans arrive before the game Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears fans Tony Huette, center, and Charlie McGuire tailgate before the game against the Green Bay Packers, Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears fans tailgate before the game against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
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Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) celebrates after making the game-winning touchdown catch in overtime of a game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field in Chicago on Dec. 20, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
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