US EditionPackers' inability to protect leads down the stretch proves costly in wild-card loss at Chicago
Green Bay surrendered a 21-3 halftime lead to Chicago, marking their fourth second-half blown lead loss this season, ending their playoff run at 9-8-1.
- In a Chicago wild-card game on Jan. 10, 2026, Green Bay surrendered a 21-3 halftime lead to lose 31-27 to the Chicago Bears, ending their season.
- A season-long pattern of blown leads plagued Green Bay Packers, including surrendering 13 straight points in Cleveland and a 40-all tie at Dallas after leading 13-0.
- Special teams miscues worsened Green Bay's position as Packers kicker Brandon McManus missed an extra point and multiple field goals, while Packers running back Josh Jacobs was largely ineffective on second-half carries.
- Packers management now faces scrutiny over staff contracts as Matt LaFleur and Brian Gutekunst enter their final contract year, though Packers players voiced support while Ed Policy prefers extensions.
- The Packers enter an offseason defined by expiring contracts including Romeo Doubs, Sean Rhyan, Kingsley Enagbare, Quay Walker, Rasheed Walker, and Malik Willis, while Jordan Love's emergence offers a building block.
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