Zaire Franklin claps back at Luther Burden III after Packers’ blowout win over Bears

The Packers earned a dominant 31-7 victory that improved them to 3-2 and dropped the Bears to 3-2.

By Zac Wassink · Yardbarker

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 12:29 PM

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Zaire Franklin criticized Luther Burden III after the Bears receiver previously said Chicago would make Green Bay quit.
The Green Bay Packers defeated the rival Chicago Bears 31-7 at Lambeau Field in Week 5.
Burden recorded four catches for 47 yards and did not speak with reporters after the defeat.

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Green Bay Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin fired back at Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III following Green Bay's 31-7 win on Sunday. Before the game, Burden claimed the Bears intended to make the Packers quit at Lambeau Field, prompting Franklin to remark that Burden quit during the blowout loss.

Chicago played without starting quarterback Caleb Williams, relying on Tyson Bagent and later Case Keenum in the defeat. While Packers head coach Matt LaFleur avoided engaging in rivalry drama, Franklin emphasized that Green Bay remained focused on itself despite external comments from the Bears.

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Zaire Franklin claps back at Luther Burden III after Packers’ blowout win over Bears

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