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Oct 9, 2026 12 min

How to Beat the Bears | Packers Must Exploit Chicago's Biggest Weaknesses

from PackersNow Hosted by Ben Kurkowski

The Green Bay Packers are preparing for a massive NFC North showdown against the Chicago Bears, and the pressure on Matt LaFleur is growing. With nearly $95 million in player salary cap space unavailable due to injuries and suspensions, Green Bay has been forced to overcome significant adversity. But losing at home to a Bears team starting backup quarterback Tyson Bagent could send the frustration surrounding this season to another level. In today's episode of PackersNow, we break down exactly how the Packers can beat Chicago. 🏈 Topics covered: Why the Packers need to blitz Tyson Bagent and force mistakes How Green Bay can slow down Chicago's explosive rushing attack Why Javon Hargrave and Karl Brooks deserve more early-down opportunities The Bears' biggest defensive weakness and how the Packers can exploit it Why Jordan Love needs MORE first-down play action How Kevin Zeitler could help transform the offensive line Why Christian Watson, Matthew Golden, and Tucker Kraft should create matchup problems The surprising statistic showing Matthew Golden's impact as a deep threat What's at stake for Matt LaFleur if Green Bay loses The Bears have struggled to stop successful rushing plays, and their secondary has vulnerabilities the Packers should be able to exploit. But will Matt LaFleur make the necessary adjustments? It's Packers vs. Bears. It's rivalry week. And Green Bay desperately needs a statement performance. Subscribe to PackersNow for Green Bay Packers analysis, news, and breakdowns all season long!

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