Bears Break the Curse: Dramatic Overtime Win Over Packers Shakes Up NFC North

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In a thrilling matchup, the Chicago Bears stunned the Green Bay Packers with a 22-16 overtime victory, proving that they're no longer the same team. The win marked their first at Soldier Field since 2018 and snapped a six-game losing streak against the Packers at home. Trailing by 10 points in the closing minutes, the Bears showed remarkable resilience, with quarterback D.J. Williams leading the charge. Williams, who went from throwing a late interception in the end zone to beating the Packers with a 46-yard touchdown pass to DJ Moore in overtime, extended his franchise record with his league-leading sixth fourth-quarter comeback. The Bears' receiving corps, despite missing two top targets, showed impressive depth. Moore caught five passes for a season-high 97 yards and scored the winning touchdown, while rookie WR Jahdae Walker made his mark with two catches, including a tying 6-yard touchdown with 24 seconds remaining in regulation. The Packers, who had a 38:57 to 26:13 advantage in time of possession, struggled to capitalize on their opportunities. The Bears, on the other hand, found a way to overcome their struggles, going 2 for 11 on third downs. The win widens the Bears' lead in the division over the Packers to 1 1/2 games with two remaining. The team will look to maintain their momentum as they visit San Francisco in a game with significant playoff seeding implications for both teams.