Bears receiver Jahdae Walker catches a touchdown against the Packers late in the fourth quarter 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 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)
- 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 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)
- Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) celebrates his game-winning touchdown catch in overtime to defeat the Green Bay 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)
- 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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Bears receiver Jahdae Walker catches a touchdown against the Packers late in the fourth quarter Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
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By Phil Thompson | plthompson@chicagotribune.com | Chicago Tribune
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Undrafted rookie receiver Jahdae Walker tried to "stay locked in" despite seeing few snaps — until his moment came to help the Chicago Bears rally against Green Bay.
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