Bears Defeat Packers 24-22 with Blackwell's 94-Yard Punt Return and Santos' 51-Yard Field Goal

Jan 5, 2025, 09:05 PM

The Chicago Bears defeated the Green Bay Packers 24-22 at Lambeau Field, breaking an 11-game losing streak against Green Bay and ending a 10-game losing streak overall. It was their first win at Lambeau Field since 2018. A pivotal moment came in the first quarter when Josh Blackwell returned a punt 94 yards for a touchdown using a trick play. The Bears employed misdirection, with DJ Moore acting as if he was returning the punt to deceive the Packers’ coverage team, while Blackwell caught the ball on the opposite side of the field and sprinted down the sideline. The play was reminiscent of a similar trick attempted by the Bears in the past with Devin Hester and Johnny Knox. The game was decided when Bears kicker Cairo Santos made a 51-yard field goal as time expired. With the loss, the Packers fell to the seventh seed in the NFC playoffs and will face the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card round.