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Wild Card Preview: Packers vs. Bears

January 8, 2026 10:53 AM

Mike Florio and Chris Simms preview the "classic showdown" between the Packers and Bears, breaking down the various dynamics that arise from Jordan Love's return to injury amid a four-game losing streak.

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