Packers vs. Bears: 5 things to watch and a prediction for Week 5

The Green Bay Packers host the Chicago Bears on Sunday at Lambeau Field in the 214th meeting of the NFL’s oldest rivalry. Green Bay enters at 2-2 and is back to .500 after inconsistent play, while Chicago is 3-1 and has won consecutive games with a backup quarterback. After losing two tight games to the Bears to close last season, including a postseason collapse, the Packers look for payback. The preview highlights the need for cleaner ball security (Green Bay ranks last in penalty yards at 344, plus drops and fumbles), improving third-down situations against a stingy Chicago defense, and tackling consistently to limit Chicago’s rushing and screen-heavy attack.