Clay Matthews is happy to see the Green Bay-Bears rivalry alive
The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers spent more than a century trading blows. But the last game was proof that the NFL the oldest rivalry still has real teeth. After the game, even the Packers legend took notice.
“What a game. That throw! The hatred is real and the rivalry is alive!” former Green Bay player Clay Matthews posted on X after Chicago’s incredible 22-16 overtime victory. Matthews added that the matchup deserved an encore in the playoffs, a sentiment shared by fans on both sides of the NFC North division.
Chicago forced overtime with a late rally. The The Bears ended it when quarterback Caleb Williams unlocked a 46-yard field goal It’s DJome Moeure for a touchdown on the go. It was the moment it was defined Bears-Packers games for generationsand it makes sense why Matthews wants a playoff rematch between the two teams.
Moore made sure to drag out the moment. In a candid postgame interview, he celebrated his return with raw emotion, then took the trolling to the locker room by dancing with a game ball while wearing a cheese grater on his head, a not-so-subtle jab at Green Bay’s iconic cheese tradition.
What’s next for the Packers-Bears rivalry?
With this win, Chicago strengthened its position in the playoffs and could clinch a spot in the postseason if the Detroit Lions lose to the Pittsburgh Steelers. For a Bears team fueled by young stars, the win felt like another step toward relevance in January. For Green Bay, it was a reminder that dominance in this rivalry is never permanent. Under coach Matt LaFleur, the Packers have largely controlled recent matchups, but Chicago’s resurgence has tightened the margins again.
Except for two missed seasons in 1922 and 1982, the teams have met every year since 1921. Through 210 regular season games and two playoffs, Green Bay holds a slim edge in the series, 109-97-6, and games like this latest battle are the reason why. As Matthews said, the hate is real. More importantly for the NFL, the rivalry is very much alive.
2025-12-21 16:00:00
