For the second week in a row, a division rivalry recreation ended with a blocked discipline purpose for the win.
This time, it was the Inexperienced Bay Packers blocking Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos’ game-winner from 46 yards out to win 20-19 as time expired.
Final week, it was the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs preserving their undefeated season alive with a blocked discipline purpose towards the Denver Broncos. And just like this recreation, a rookie quarterback’s nice drive in crunch time was all for naught.
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Inexperienced Bay Packers operating again Josh Jacobs is tripped up in need of a primary down by Chicago Bears security Kevin Byard III (31) after a reception throughout the first quarter of their recreation on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Soldier Subject in Chicago. (Mark Hoffman/USA TODAY Community through Imagn Pictures)
Caleb Williams was in search of his first game-winning drive, and he received his group into discipline purpose vary with some clutch throws, together with a back-shoulder fade to fellow rookie Rome Odunze on 4th-and-3 for a 21-yard acquire to maintain the drive alive.
However when Santos went to go step into that game-winning discipline purpose, Karl Brooks’ flew by means of the road and received his hand on the ball, preserving the kick quick and giving his group the victory.
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The Packers moved to 7-3 on the 12 months, whereas the Bears fell to 4-6.
Inexperienced Bay has 11 consecutive wins over Chicago. The Bears have not defeated the Packers since 2018.
The explanation Inexperienced Bay received the win earlier than the block was on account of a giant drive by Jordan Love and Co. on offense down 5 factors with 4:17 to play within the fourth quarter. Love was capable of get deep into Chicago territory after Christian Watson sprawled out to haul in a go and run 60 yards to the Bears’ 14-yard line.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams rolls out throughout the first quarter of their recreation towards the Inexperienced Bay Packers on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Soldier Subject in Chicago. (Mark Hoffman/USA TODAY Community through Imagn Pictures)
Then Love scrambled outdoors the pocket and rushed 13 yards, making an attempt to increase for the pylon however arising one yard quick. Nevertheless, Matt LaFleur, after an unsuccessful problem, had Love sneak the ball in from one yard out to take the lead, although the two-point conversion to make it three factors failed.
Love didn’t throw a lot on this recreation, going 13-of-17 by means of the air, however he managed 261 yards doing so with one landing go to Jayden Reed at first of the sport. Love was picked off as effectively.
On the bottom, Josh Jacobs offered 76 yards on 18 carries with a rating, in addition to 58 receiving yards.
Inexperienced Bay Packers defensive finish Brenton Cox Jr. (57) celebrates his deal with for a three-yard loss throughout the first quarter of their recreation towards the Chicago Bears on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Soldier Subject in Chicago. (Mark Hoffman/USA TODAY Community through Imagn Pictures)
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For the Bears, Williams was 23-of-31 for 231 yards, although he didn’t have a passing landing on this one. As an alternative, the scores got here on the bottom with Roschon Johnson and D’Andre Swift each scoring and accounting for 104 mixed yards speeding.
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