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Tyson Bagent looking forward to facing rival Packers

Tyson Bagent is excited about starting his first rivalry game Sunday in Green Bay since 2022 since he led Shepherd University to a 30-13 road win over Shippensburg before a crowd of 876 fans.

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 1:20 AM
Tyson Bagent looking forward to facing rival Packers
Key Things to Know
  • Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent is preparing to face the rival Green Bay Packers in his second straight start.
  • Bagent is starting in place of injured Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams.
  • In his previous start, Bagent completed 25 of 34 passes for 268 yards in a 23-12 win over the Jets.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent is preparing to start against the rival Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field this Sunday. Bagent, who is stepping in for injured starter Caleb Williams, highlighted the importance and intensity of the storied rivalry while emphasizing the need for meticulous preparation during the week.

Bagent enters the Week 5 matchup following a strong outing in a 23-12 victory over the New York Jets, where he completed 25 of 34 passes for 268 yards. While head coach Ben Johnson praised Bagent's pre-snap adjustments, both Johnson and Bagent noted the need to capitalize on open downfield opportunities against Green Bay.

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