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Bears-Packers Rivalry Explodes as Both Sides Trade Shots

The Bears-Packers rivalry has erupted before Sunday’s showdown, with both sides delivering pointed messages through the media.

By Janik Eckardt · Sportsnaut

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 11:50 AM

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Packers players fired back at Chicago head coach Ben Johnson's past disparaging remarks ahead of their Sunday clash.
Bears coach Ben Johnson previously declared his intense dislike for Green Bay following a playoff victory last January.
Green Bay safety Evan Williams and offensive tackle Jordan Morgan publicly criticized Johnson's rhetoric during game preparations.

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Tensions between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers have reignited ahead of their upcoming matchup at Lambeau Field. Bears head coach Ben Johnson has consistently stoked the rivalry, notably making profane anti-Packers remarks after a playoff win last January. In response, Green Bay players including safety Evan Williams and tackle Jordan Morgan openly voiced their displeasure with Johnson's rhetoric during game-week preparations.

While Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur declined to engage in the verbal spar, Packers players expressed that Johnson's remarks served as motivation. The Bears enter the division showdown with a 3-1 record, while the Packers sit at 2-2.

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