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Packers Linebacker Calls Out Bears WR After Blowout Win

Chicago Bears second-year wide receiver Luther Burden had a lot to say about the Green Bay Packers before their Week 5 matchup. However, after the Packers’ 31-7 win in Green Bay, it was linebacker Zaire Franklin who had words for…

By Parker Hurley · Heavy

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 8:53 PM

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Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin claimed Bears receiver Luther Burden quit during Green Bay's 31-7 win.
Burden previously stated earlier in the week that Chicago wanted to make Green Bay quit.
Franklin tallied nine tackles and one forced fumble during the blowout victory.

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Green Bay Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin called out Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden following Green Bay's 31-7 victory in Week 5. Franklin stated that Burden quit during the game, responding to pregame comments where Burden claimed the Bears intended to make the Packers quit.

Burden finished the loss with four receptions for 47 yards alongside four carries for two yards. Franklin recorded nine tackles and forced a fumble as the Packers defense limited head coach Ben Johnson's Bears offense to just seven points, leaving both teams with 3-2 records.

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Packers Linebacker Calls Out Bears WR After Blowout Win

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