The Green Bay Packers took down the Chicago Bears in the season opener on Sunday at Soldier Field, using three touchdown passes from Jordan Love to extend Green Bay’s winning streak over Chicago to nine games. In fact, Matt LaFleur still has never lost to the Bears since taking over as Packers coach in 2019.
The Aaron Rodgers era is over, but the Packers continued to enjoy decisive advantages at quarterback and along the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball.
Buy Packers TicketsThe Packers never trailed and held leads of 24-6 and 38-14 in the second half.
After taking down the Bears in Week 1, the Packers will go back on the road to play the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2. Atlanta beat the Carolina Panthers in the season opener.
Quick recap
The Packers took a 7-0 lead on a Jordan Love to Romeo Doubs touchdown pass, got to halftime with a 10-6 lead thanks to a 52-yard field goal from Anders Carlson, extended the lead to 24-6 early in the third quarter thanks to back-to-back touchdowns from Aaron Jones and then sealed the deal with another Love touchdown pass to Doubs and Quay Walker’s interception return for a touchdown in the fourth quarter. The Packers scored four touchdowns on offense, including three touchdown passes from Love.
Game balls
RB Aaron Jones: 11 touches, 127 yards, two touchdowns. The Packers featured him on their opening drive of the game and the first two drives of the second half. Not surprisingly, the offense scored touchdowns on all three, including a pair of touchdowns from Jones (1-yard run, 35-yard catch) in the third quarter.
DL Devonte Wyatt: The 2022 first-round pick had a sack, which eventually forced a Bears punt, and he combined with Kenny Clark to strip Justin Fields and cause a turnover. Wyatt was a menacing force up front.
K Anders Carlson: The rookie made all five extra points and connected on a 52-yard field goal as time expired before the half.
Highlights
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- Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) runs for a touchdown during second half of their game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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- Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt (95) celebrates his sack of Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) during the third quarter of their regular season opening game Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. The Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 38-20.
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- CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 10: Aaron Jones #33 of the Green Bay Packers scores a touchdown against the Chicago Bears during the second half at Soldier Field on September 10, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
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- CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 10: Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates a touchdown pass to Romeo Doubs (not pictured) against the Chicago Bears during the second half at Soldier Field on September 10, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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- CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 10: Quay Walker #7 of the Green Bay Packers returns an interception for a touchdown against the Chicago Bears during the second half at Soldier Field on September 10, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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- Sep 10, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) runs for yardage in the first half against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports
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- Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) and his teammates trot onto the field before their game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill.
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- CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 10: Romeo Doubs #87 of the Green Bay Packers catches a pass for a touchdown against Tyrique Stevenson #29 of the Chicago Bears during the second half at Soldier Field on September 10, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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- CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 10: Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers attempts to pass against the Chicago Bears during the first half at Soldier Field on September 10, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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- Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed (11) makes a long punt return during second half of their game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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- Sep 10, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) fumbles the ball after being tackled by Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Kenny Clark (97) and defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt (95) in the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports
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- Sep 10, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs (87) celebrates with teammates after scoring on a touchdown reception against the Chicago Bears in the first quarter during their football game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Powers-USA TODAY Sports
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- Green Bay Packers linebacker Quay Walker (7) runs back an interception for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears during their football game Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. Green Bay won 38-20.
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- Sep 10, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (13), quarterback Jordan Love (10) and wide receiver Jayden Reed (11) celebrate with running back Aaron Jones (33) after a touchdown in the second half against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports
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- Sep 10, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) scores a touchdown on a 35-yard reception during the third quarter of their regular season opening game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
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- Sep 10, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Rasul Douglas (29) celebrates after receiving a fumble in the second half against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports
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- Sep 10, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs (87) reaches over Chicago Bears defensive back Tyrique Stevenson (29) to catch a 4-yard touchdown pass in the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports
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- Green Bay Packers guard Jon Runyan (76) and center Josh Myers (71) clears a path for running back Aaron Jones (33) during the third quarter of their regular season opening game Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. The Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 38-20.
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- Green Bay Packers linebacker Eric Wilson (45) celebrates after tackling Chicago Bears wide receiver Tyler Scott (13) on the 11-yard line during a kick return during the third quarter of their regular season opening game Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. The Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 38-20.
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- Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) picks up 51 yards on reception while Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson (4) misses a tackle during the third quarter of their regular season opening game Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. The Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 38-20.
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- Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) looks to pass during second half of their game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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- Green Bay Packers cornerback Rasul Douglas (29) celebrates breaking up a pass intended for Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) in the end zone during second quarter of their game on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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- Green Bay Packers tight end Luke Musgrave (88) is wide open for a long reception in the fourth quarter during their football game Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. The play helped set up a touchdown pass to wide receiver Romeo Doubs. Green Bay won 38-20.
