Bears Stage Epic 31-Point Rally to Thrill Over Packers in Divisional Playoff

The Chicago Bears staged an astonishing comeback on Saturday, overcoming a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat the Green Bay Packers 38-27 in their NFC playoff opener. Quarterback Caleb Williams was instrumental in leading his team back from the brink of disaster, orchestrating four scoring drives that included two touchdowns and a field goal in the final minutes of regulation. Williams’ impressive display capped off an improbable turnaround for the Bears, who trailed by as many as 17 points in the third quarter before rallying behind their energetic quarterback. The Packers had built a commanding lead early in the fourth quarter, but Williams showed remarkable poise under pressure, dodging sacks and making precision passes to find his receivers. The Bears’ comeback marked the largest in Chicago playoff history, surpassing the team’s previous record of 24 points. The win sends the Bears to face the top-seeded San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game next weekend, setting up a tantalizing showdown between two teams that are likely to make deep playoff runs. For Williams, his performance was a testament to his maturity and leadership on the field. “I’ve been in tough situations before,” he said after the game, reflecting on his experience playing for UCLA. “But this one felt different. I knew we had it in us.” The Bears’ improbable victory will be remembered as one of the greatest comebacks in NFL playoff history, and Williams’ clutch play will be talked about for years to come.