US EditionPackers Optimistic that Offensive Tackle Zach Tom Will Return for Game at Bears
The Bears must win their first playoff game in 15 years against the Packers in a winner-take-all NFC Wild Card clash after splitting the regular-season series.
- On Saturday, Chicago Bears host Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field in a winner-take-all NFC wild-card game after splitting the regular season; Chicago must win to advance and secure its first playoff victory in 15 years.
- Bears coach Ben Johnson kept starters and prioritized the run, while LaFleur rested many veterans to get healthy, sacrificing momentum as Green Bay limped into the playoffs.
- Green Bay right tackle Zach Tom could return after limited workouts following a knee injury, Jordan Love will start Saturday, and the Packers signed Desmond Ridder while releasing Clayton Tune.
- Turnovers and special teams loom large given Chicago's recent fumble and onside-kick recoveries, making ball security decisive as Jayden Reed and Christian Watson, Green Bay receivers, could produce big plays.
- Historically, the Bears and Packers have met 212 times with Green Bay holding a 109-97 edge, while bad blood persists after Austin Booker’s helmet-to-helmet hit sidelined Jordan Love and drew a $5,818 fine.
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Packers optimistic that offensive tackle Zach Tom will return for wild-card game at Bears
Green Bay right tackle Zach Tom could be available for the Packers’ playoff opener after missing their final three regular-season games with a knee injury. Coach Matt LaFleur said Tuesday he anticipates Tom will play Saturday night when the Packers…
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