Green Bay Gets Its Big Win: 3 Takeaways From Packers’ Blowout Victory Over Bears

After three thrilling battles last season, the first matchup between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers of 2026 was a blowout. The Packers were able to get a dominant 31-7 win over the Bears. As this week’s death of Bears icon Mike Ditka loomed over Sunday’s game, Green Bay avoided blowing a late lead as it did in its final two matchups against its division rival last year. Sure, the win doesn’t avenge the Packers’ postseason loss against the Bears, but it helped them move past Chicago in the NFC North standings. Here are my takeaways from Sunday’s game.…