The roar echoed through the frozen air of Lambeau Field as 78,000 fans bundled against the biting cold chanted in unison: “The Bears Still Suck. The Bears Still Suck.” It was a frigid Sunday evening in December 2025, and while the sentiment might seem harsh, it captured the essence of one of the NFL’s most storied rivalries. The Chicago Bears, despite their impressive turnaround this season, couldn’t escape the shadow of their northern neighbors. The Green Bay Packers triumphed 28-21, seizing first place in the NFC North and reaffirming their dominance over the Bears.

THE HIERARCHY IS CARVED IN STONE

The Green Bay Packers Prove Once Again That The Chicago Bears Remain Their ‘Little Brother’

Chicago has undeniably been one of the most improved teams in football this year, boasting a talented roster and a resurgence that has turned heads across the league. But when it comes to facing the Packers, history has a way of repeating itself. As Green Bay defensive tackle Colby Wooden put it post-game, “Like everyone has said for a long time now … the Bears are our younger brother. Hey, that’s what the facts say.” And the facts are undeniable.

With this victory, the Packers improved to 9-3-1, claiming the division lead and positioning themselves as the No. 2 seed in the NFC. The Bears, meanwhile, slipped to 9-4, their playoff hopes still alive but their role in this rivalry as clear as ever. Green Bay’s head coach Matt LaFleur now boasts a 12-1 record against Chicago in his nearly seven years at the helm. Overall, the Packers have won 52 of their last 68 games against the Bears since 1992, extending their all-time series lead to 109-96-6.

“It’s old-fashioned hate,” said Packers safety Javon Bullard, his voice laced with the intensity of the matchup. “I love it. And these are the type of games that nobody’s got to get you up for. If you ain’t ready to play this game, you might as well sit your tail out. Credit to Chicago—they’re a hell of a team. But we’re big brother, and we know that.”

This sibling dynamic wasn’t always so lopsided. The rivalry, which dates back to 1921, saw Chicago holding a commanding 80-57-6 lead before the Packers acquired Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre on February 11, 1992. From that point, the tide turned dramatically. Favre started 2-2 in his first four games against the Bears but then orchestrated a 10-game winning streak from 1994 to 1998. By the end of 2003, his record stood at 20-4, and he finished his Packers tenure 22-10 against Chicago, narrowing the gap in the series.

Then came Aaron Rodgers, who elevated the dominance to legendary status. Over 15 seasons as Green Bay’s starter, Rodgers went 25-5 against the Bears, including a flawless 12-1 in his final 13 matchups. His highlights include leading the Packers to victory in the 2010 NFC Championship Game and clinching the division in a dramatic 2013 regular-season finale. “Little Green Bay was getting beat up for a long time by our foes to the South,” Rodgers once reflected. “And then Favrey showed up and we closed the gap, and then we’ve overtaken them. It’s nice.”

Rodgers’ infamous taunt to Bears fans after a 2021 win—“All my f—ing life, I own you. I still own you”—encapsulates the era. Statistically, only two quarterbacks in NFL history have better winning percentages against a single franchise with at least 25 wins: Tom Brady (36-3 vs. Buffalo, .923) and Ben Roethlisberger (26-3 vs. Cleveland, .897).

LaFleur has continued the tradition, winning his first 11 games against Chicago before a narrow 24-22 loss in the 2024 season finale. But on this chilly night in 2025, the Packers reclaimed their throne. Current quarterback Jordan Love improved to 4-1 against the Bears, orchestrating key drives that sealed the win.

The atmosphere at Lambeau was electric, though not without its quirks. Defensive end Micah Parsons, a recent addition to the Packers’ roster, noted the presence of Bears fans in the stands. “The stadium was rocking. I thought the atmosphere was really great. I saw a lot of Bears fans in there, which I’m upset about the Packers for that because that means they’re selling tickets—it’s hard to get tickets around here. But it was a great atmosphere. To me, it’s just about ball, and we got the win.”

As the fans filed out into the Wisconsin night, the chants faded, but the message lingered. The Bears may have clawed their way back to relevance this season, but in the grand tapestry of this rivalry, the hierarchy remains unchanged—carved in stone. The Packers are big brother, and for now, Chicago must continue to look up. Until the next chapter unfolds, the facts speak for themselves.