Packers dominate first half to take 21-3 lead into locker room

Packers dominate first half to take 21-3 lead into locker room

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Jordan Love has significantly improved his performance for the Green Bay Packers, completing 10-of-16 passes for 155 yards and three touchdowns in the first half against the Chicago Bears. The Packers lead the game 21-3 at halftime. Love's touchdowns were delivered to Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, and Romeo Doubs, with Doubs also recovering a fumble in the end zone to aid the Packers' scoring.

The Packers scored touchdowns on their first three possessions, capitalizing on a short field after the Bears failed a fourth-and-5 attempt from their own 32-yard line. Chicago struggled on fourth downs, converting only 1-of-4 attempts, including an interception thrown by Caleb Williams.

In addition to Love's impressive showing, Josh Jacobs contributed 49 rushing yards on 12 carries for Green Bay. Kicker Brandon McManus missed a 55-yard field goal attempt at the end of the first half.

The Packers outgained the Bears 231 to 122 yards

Originally by https://www.nbcsports.com/author/charean-williamson January 11, 2026
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