The Chicago Bears nearly snapped their streak.
They found an offensive rhythm in their first week with a new offensive coordinator, rookie quarterback Caleb Williams rushing for a career-high 70 yards to unlock new elements of the Bears offense.
The Bears defense registered multiple key stops, too.
Rookie cornerback Terell Smith intercepted Jordan Love in the red zone, setting up Chicago’s offense for its first touchdown in four weeks — a 7-yard Roschon Johnson carry that reflected how Williams’ mobility challenged the Packers defense.
Chicago would again stop Love one yard short on fourth-and-goal, and still later on a two-point conversion attempt with 2:59 to play.
But the progress Williams and Co. showed for much of the day wasn’t enough.
Even after Williams cobbled together a masterful final drive, including a 21-yard completion on third and 19, the 46-yard field goal attempt by Cairos Santos was blocked.
The Packers kept their six-year streak alive, a 20-19 win their 11th straight in the rivalry.
This story will be updated.
