A Look Back In History: Packers-Bears Rivalry

The Packers-Bears rivalry is one of the NFL's most historic and frequently played matchups, with 208 total meetings since the league’s inception. For decades, the Bears led the series, but on September 28, 2017, the Packers claimed the lead and have held it since, currently leading by 12 games. Notably, the Packers have won the last 10 meetings against the Bears, a streak that began in 2019, matching their previous record for the longest win streak in the series. The two rivals will clash for the 209th time on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Soldier Field in Chicago, where the 6-3 Packers aim to notch their 11th consecutive victory over the 4-5 Bears.

The rivalry dates back to 1921, with annual renewals except for the 1922 and 1982 seasons. Since joining the same division in 1933, the Packers and Bears have met twice a year, with only the 1982 season as an exception. Historically, the Bears led by as many as 24 games in 1960 and again in 1992, but since then, the Packers have dominated, compiling a 50-15 record against Chicago, including two separate 10-game win streaks (1994-1998 and 2019-present). Both teams have had considerable success in their NFL tenures, with a combined total of

seven Super Bowl appearances, 22 league titles, and 61 playoff appearances.

Legend has it that this storied rivalry began in 1920, when Bears founder George Halas reportedly informed the league that the Packers were using college players, leading to Green Bay’s temporary suspension from the NFL. Once reinstated in 1921, the animosity between the two franchises ignited and has continued to fuel this intense matchup over the last 103 years. Widely regarded as the greatest rivalry in NFL history, the Packers and Bears are set to deliver another compelling game on Sunday, both vying for playoff contention. This meeting is crucial, yet it’s likely that their second matchup of the season at Lambeau Field will carry even greater playoff implications.
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Entering the 209th meeting, the Packers hold the record for most NFL wins by a franchise and aim to set a new milestone for the longest winning streak in the rivalry. Go Pack Go!