In the Wild Card round, the Bears staged a late comeback, erasing a 21-3 deficit at halftime to win 31-27. The rally kept Green Bay out of the next round and set the stage for taunting from Bears fans, who sang expletive chants about the Packers ahead of their Divisional Round matchup. 🏈🎉🗣️
Four-time All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons hopped on X to respond with “We all here now,” sharing a beachy photo of Williams and implying Bears players could take a post-season vacation. Parsons’ own absence was felt late in the year, as he missed the final four games after tearing his ACL in Week 15 against the Broncos, leaving Green Bay without a key pressure point. 🏖️😅 ACL injuries aside, the jab captured the cross-town rivalry mood. 🏈💥
With Chicago’s playoff run halted in the Divisional Round and Green Bay headed for a winter respite of their own, the mood was one of relief across Green Bay and among their faithful. Parson’s absence underscored how pivotal he had been for the Packers’ defense, especially in keeping Williams contained. 🛡️❄️
Looking ahead to 2026, the NFC North looks more competitive than ever. The Detroit Lions have become a functional, dangerous outfit under Dan Campbell and Jared Goff, and the Bears with Williams and Ben Johnson appear poised to contend. The Minnesota Vikings also improved to 9–8 in 2025, while Green Bay’s culture and stability remain a north star even as the division discovers new threats. 🦁🐻🐺🧀🏈
