CHICAGO, IL (WSAU-WTAQ) – The Green Bay Packers overcame what could be Bears QB Matt Barkley’s breakout performance and held on to win 30-27 over the Chicago Bears.
All of the Packers touchdown drives ended with rushes, two from Ty Montgomery and one from Christine Michael. Montgomery racked up 162 yards on the ground with an average of more than 10 yards a carry. QB Aaron Rodgers did not find the end zone, but with only a little more than a minute of game time left and the score tied at 27, he connected with WR Jordy Nelson for a 60-yard pass to set up the winning field goal from Mason Crosby.
Defensively, the Packers didn’t do themselves many favors save three key takeaways, a fumble recovery by Julius Peppers and two interceptions by Ha Ha Clinton Dix. Outside of those key plays, the game was tied 10-10 at the end of the first half and the Bears scored 17 points in the fourth quarter to make for a heartstopping finish. Bears QB Matt Barkley had 362 yards through the air and two TDs.
With the win and the Detroit Lions loss to the New York Giants, Green Bay is officially in control of their own destiny. Wins on Christmas Eve against the Minnesota Vikings and against the Lions on New Year’s Day will earn the Packers an NFC North division title, their sixth in ten seasons. Kickoff for Packers-Vikings this Saturday is at 12n, with coverage on the Packers Radio Network.
