
Packers Collapse in Chicago Raises Questions About LaFleur’s Future
Green Bay’s 31–27 wild-card loss to the Bears continued a troubling pattern of late-game collapses, putting coach Matt LaFleur’s position under scrutiny.

Green Bay’s 31–27 wild-card loss to the Bears continued a troubling pattern of late-game collapses, putting coach Matt LaFleur’s position under scrutiny.

Green Bay squandered an 18-point lead against the Chicago Bears, falling 31-27 in the NFC Wild Card round and leaving coach Matt LaFleur to confront a bitter playoff collapse.

Green Bay’s defense set the tone early in a Thanksgiving rematch, holding Detroit’s offense in check while Jordan Love guided the Packers to a 17–7 second-quarter lead.

Green Bay added running back Pierre Strong Jr. to the active roster amid uncertainty surrounding Josh Jacobs and Emanuel Wilson before a pivotal Week 15 matchup against the Broncos.

Green Bay is weighing whether to play or rest running back Josh Jacobs in Week 12 after the star back suffered a knee injury and missed Wednesday’s practice.

Green Bay secured stability at head coach but must now rebuild its defensive leadership after Hafley departed to become Miami’s head coach.