The Green Bay Packers defeated the Chicago Bears 31-7 behind Jordan Love’s 367 passing yards and Christian Watson’s two touchdown catches, turning a competitive first half into a convincing Week 5 rivalry victory. Playing before 77,755 fans at Lambeau Field on Sunday, October 11, 2026, Green Bay paired an efficient passing attack with a defense that kept Chicago scoreless after halftime.

The result leaves both NFC North rivals at 3-2, but the afternoon belonged to the Packers. Green Bay scored in every quarter, while Chicago’s only points came in the second. There was no fourth-quarter comeback or overtime drama: the Packers steadily widened their advantage and finished with a 24-point margin.

Packers Pull Away After Halftime

Green Bay established a 7-0 lead in the opening quarter. Both teams added seven points in the second, sending the Packers into halftime ahead 14-7. D’Andre Swift supplied Chicago’s lone touchdown on the ground, giving the Bears a scoring contribution from their rushing leader.

A one-possession halftime deficit still left Chicago within reach. That changed during a third quarter in which Green Bay added nine points and Chicago added none. The Packers entered the fourth ahead 23-7, then outscored the Bears 8-0 over the final period to complete a 17-0 second half.

The available game data does not detail individual drives, turnovers, sacks, red-zone stops, fourth-down attempts or special teams plays. The quarter-by-quarter scoring nevertheless makes the decisive shift clear: Chicago could not produce an answering score after the break.

Key Performers: Love and Watson Lead the Way

Jordan Love — 25/31, 367 YDS, 2 TD. Love completed 80.6% of his passes and averaged 11.8 yards per attempt, combining accuracy with substantial gains through the air. His performance provided the foundation for Green Bay’s offense. An interception total was not included in the supplied stat line.

Christian Watson — 6 REC, 143 YDS, 2 TD. Watson led the game in receiving yardage and caught both of Love’s touchdown passes. His 23.8 yards per reception underscored the value of his catches: this was not merely a high-volume receiving performance, but one that consistently delivered significant yardage.

D’Andre Swift — 9 CAR, 43 YDS, 1 TD. Swift was the game’s leading rusher, averaging 4.8 yards per carry and accounting for Chicago’s only touchdown. His production gave the Bears something to build around, but it was not enough to offset Green Bay’s passing advantage or Chicago’s scoreless second half.

NerdSports Stat: Christian Watson accounted for 39.0% of Jordan Love’s passing yards and caught 100% of his touchdown passes.

What This Means for the NFC North

Green Bay secured a valuable division victory while moving above .500. Chicago remains at the same overall record, but finding more consistent offensive production will be important as the division race develops. Both teams return to action Sunday, October 18: the Packers host the Dallas Cowboys at 5:20 PM PDT, while the Bears host the Atlanta Falcons at 10:00 AM PDT, with each seeking another win to strengthen its early playoff position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers game?

Green Bay Packers defeated Chicago Bears 31-7 on October 11, 2026.

Who led the Green Bay Packers in passing?

Jordan Love threw for 367 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Did the game go to overtime?

No. Green Bay won in regulation after outscoring Chicago 17-0 in the second half.

What are both teams’ records after this game?

Chicago Bears is now 3-2; Green Bay Packers is 3-2.

When is Green Bay Packers’s next game?

The Green Bay Packers host the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 5:20 PM PDT.