NEW DELHI:
Jordan Love
led the
Green Bay Packers
to a crucial 17-9 victory over the
Chicago Bears
, securing the No. 7 seed in the
NFC playoffs
. With this win, the Packers earned a wild-card berth and are set to face the No. 2 seed
Dallas Cowboys
in the upcoming postseason.
Love threw two touchdown passes, displaying poise and efficiency as he guided the Packers to a playoff spot.
In the game, he surpassed 300 yards with his 26th completion, showcasing his ability to move the ball effectively through the air. Running back
Aaron Jones
contributed significantly, rushing for 111 yards on 22 carries, sealing the victory for the Packers.
Bears quarterback
Justin Fields
faced a brief scare in the fourth quarter when he left the game to be checked for a possible concussion. However, he returned to finish the game, completing 11 of 16 passes for 148 yards and rushing for 27 yards on eight carries.
Late in the third quarter, the Packers faced a challenging moment when Love fumbled while attempting to make a play on his own. The Bears recovered the ball, trailing 14-6, but the Packers' defense held firm, limiting Chicago to a field goal.
Despite the setback, Love responded emphatically on the next drive, connecting with rookie wide receiver
Jayden Reed
for a 59-yard gain. Although one touchdown pass was nullified after a replay review, the Packers extended their lead to 17-9 with a field goal by
Anders Carlson
.
Green Bay's defense, led by rookie defensive end
Karl Brooks
, secured the victory by forcing a punt on Chicago's ensuing drive. The Bears were held to just 192 total yards, while the Packers amassed 432 yards in an impressive team performance.
The win marked the sixth consecutive loss for Justin Fields against the Packers since being drafted in 2021, highlighting the Packers' dominance in this rivalry.
(With Reuters inputs)
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