Bears Complete Biggest Playoff Comeback in Team History

Down 15 points with one quarter to play, the Chicago Bears refused to let their season end without a fight.

The 2025 Bears completed the biggest postseason comeback in franchise history Saturday night, erasing a 21-6 fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card round. Quarterback Caleb Williams delivered when it mattered most, throwing for 361 yards and connecting on two touchdown passes in the final quarter to keep Chicago's playoff dreams alive.

The comeback wasn't just historic for Chicago. It placed the Bears in an exclusive two-team club in NFL playoff history.

Chicago became only the second team ever to score 25 or more points in the fourth quarter and overtime of a playoff game while overcoming a 15-point deficit or worse. The only other team to accomplish this feat was the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI, the legendary "28-3" comeback against the Atlanta Falcons.

Williams proved he's ready to lead this franchise into a new era. The young quarterback stayed calm under pressure and executed when his team needed him most, silencing doubters who questioned whether Chicago had found their franchise player.

The victory also ended an 84-year playoff drought against Green Bay. The last time the Bears beat the Packers in the postseason was December 1941, just days after the Pearl Harbor attacks.

Why This Inspires

This comeback represents something bigger than football statistics. The Bears showed an entire city that persistence pays off, that being counted out doesn't mean you're finished, and that the only moment that truly matters is the one you're in right now.

Head coach Ben Johnson's message to his team all season has been to bring their best for a full 60 minutes. Against Green Bay, his players delivered exactly that, proving that staying in the fight can rewrite history books and end decades-long droughts in a single unforgettable night.

Chicago awaits their Divisional Round opponent, but one thing is clear: whoever faces these Bears better be ready for four full quarters of relentless effort.