The Packers host the Bears on Sunday in Week 5, a renewal of the NFL's oldest rivalry. Multiple outlets are previewing the game, with one notable detail: per Yahoo Sports, most of the Eastern Time Zone will not have access to watch the matchup on local television.
According to reporting from Windy City Gridiron, this matchup carries different weight than previous encounters between the two teams. One writer noted that "this time feels different to fans of both teams," suggesting a shift in how the rivalry is perceived heading into Sunday. The Bears and Packers played three games in 2025, per Acme Packing Company, including a Wild Card playoff matchup won by Chicago.