Bears Storm Back From 18 Down to Stun Packers in Playoffs

Soldier Field literally shook as 60,338 fans watched the Chicago Bears complete a miraculous playoff comeback against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night.

Down 21-3 at halftime, the Bears stormed back to win 31-27, becoming just the fourth team in NFL history to win a playoff game after trailing by 15 or more points entering the fourth quarter. The crowd stood throughout the entire final period, jumping and screaming as their team clawed back possession by possession.

Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams threw the game-winning touchdown to DJ Moore with just 1:48 left on the clock. The 25-yard strike capped an incredible second half where Williams completed 7 of 13 deep passes for 166 yards, his best half of the season for throws over 15 yards.

The comeback marked Williams' seventh game-winning drive in the fourth quarter or overtime this season. That ties him with Denver's Bo Nix for the most in the NFL this year and sets a Bears record for any quarterback since 1970.

The Ripple Effect

First-year head coach Ben Johnson made history too, becoming the first Bears coach ever to win a playoff game in his debut season. His decision to keep attacking on fourth down, even after failed attempts, showed the kind of bold leadership that transformed Chicago's season.

The defense, which struggled badly in the first half allowing three touchdowns in the red zone, completely shut down the Packers when it mattered most. Green Bay punted on four straight possessions in the second half, unable to match Chicago's newfound intensity.

For the Packers, this marked the second crushing loss to Chicago in three weeks. Green Bay's five-game losing streak to end the season included blowing another big lead to these same Bears just weeks earlier in overtime.

The Bears advance to face an opponent to be determined in the divisional round, riding a wave of momentum and confidence that only comes from proving you can win when everything looks lost.