There have not been many highlights for the Chicago Bears over the past couple of months. So, with the season crumbling to an end, they finally get one to remember. Josh Blackwell took a Green Bay punt at the Chicago 6 and 94 yards later was in the end zone.

The Bears opened scoring on Sunday with a punt return for a touchdown aided by some well-executed misdirection. Midway through the first quarter, the Packers punter Daniel Whelan punted from the Chicago 44-yard-line with the game in a scoreless tie.

The Bears will interview interim coach Thomas Brown for the team's head coaching vacancy, general manager Ryan Poles said Sunday.

During the Bears pregame show on ESPN 1000, general manager Ryan Poles said interim head coach Thomas Brown will be given a formal interview for the Bears' head coach opening. “

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles announced Sunday that interim head coach Thomas Brown will receive an interview for the full-time head coaching

As the Bears prepare to face the Packers, here are some reasons to be optimistic heading into the regular-season finale.

The Green Bay Packers should beat the Chicago Bears on Sunday. They have won 11 consecutive games in the series and the Bears have lost 10 in a row overall.However, it’s the NFL, and funny things happen.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) throws the ball against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NE