Tyson Bagent will start at quarterback for the Bears when they travel to Green Bay on Sunday, per multiple outlets. The decision ends speculation among fans about whether Bagent or Case Keenum would get the nod, with offensive coordinator Ben Johnson naming Bagent the starter.
The Bears face Jordan Love and the Packers in a noon kickoff. According to Windy City Gridiron, the Bears offense will have several players unavailable due to injuries heading into the matchup, with some players sitting out Wednesday's light practice following their recent game against the New York Jets.
One reddit post noted historical context of the rivalry: it has been 19 years since the Bears defeated the Packers by more than a touchdown, with the 2007 team's 35-7 victory being the last such win. Since then, the Bears have beaten Green Bay eight times, but all by seven points or fewer.