The storied rivalry between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers, one of the NFL’s oldest and fiercest, has been reignited with a bold spark from Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. During a panel at Fanatics Fest in New York City on Friday, alongside NFL stars like Peyton and Eli Manning, C.J. Stroud, and Bryce Young, Williams didn’t hold back when asked about his “craziest, weirdest” fan experience. His blunt, two-word takedown of Packers fans—”They suck”—sent shockwaves through the football world, setting the stage for an even more heated clash when the teams meet on December 7, 2025.
Caleb Williams on Green Bay Packers fans:
“They suck” pic.twitter.com/GmwrXqlarX
— Ryan Garcia (@RyanGarciaESM) June 20, 2025
Williams, fresh off leading the Bears to a surprising victory over the Packers at Lambeau Field in the final game of last season, recounted the chaotic aftermath of that win. “After we won at Lambeau—1-0 at Lambeau right now—we tried to do the Lambeau Leap,” Williams said, referring to the iconic tradition where players jump into the stands to celebrate with fans. But instead of a warm embrace, Williams and his teammates faced hostility. “They [Packers fans] just started throwing everything at you. They push you off. The Lambeau Leap, it’s a real leap. It’s not a little baby jump, you actually have to high jump, basically. And they’re pushing you, mushing your face.”
The Bears’ win at Lambeau was particularly sweet, as Green Bay played their starters despite having secured their playoff seed. Williams, with his confident swagger and unapologetic trash talk, has clearly earned bragging rights—and the ire of Packers Nation. His comments are sure to serve as prime bulletin board material for Green Bay players and fans, who will be eager to respond when the Bears visit Lambeau later this season.
Williams’ fiery attitude seems to be inspired by his new head coach, Ben Johnson, who also stoked the rivalry flames earlier this year. During his introductory press conference in January, Johnson, the former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator, took a swipe at Packers coach Matt LaFleur, saying he “kinda enjoyed beating Matt LaFleur twice a year.” It’s clear that Williams is following his coach’s lead, embracing the role of provocateur in this historic feud.
As the December 7 showdown looms, the bad blood between the Bears and Packers is thicker than ever. With Williams fearlessly fanning the flames and Packers fans ready to retaliate, this chapter of the NFL’s greatest rivalry promises to be explosive. Will Williams back up his bold words with another win at Lambeau, or will Green Bay have the last laugh? One thing’s for sure: the embers of enmity are burning brighter than ever.