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Week 1 2018: Packers vs. Bears

Instant classic may be just the start of a Packers-Bears rivalry reawakening

New stars, new organizational directions, and an overall balancing of roster talent may have the NFL’s oldest rivalry roaring back to life.

Packers Thursday Injury Report: Davante Adams upgraded to limited in practice

The Packers were in pads on Thursday and they got their top receiver back on the field.

Wednesday Walkthroughs: Our favorite non-Rodgers moments from Packers-Bears

APC Writers share their favorite non-Rodgers moments from Sunday’s game.

Packers-Bears Film Room: The tale of two Bryan Bulagas

Bryan Bulaga had a rough first half against the Bears and Khalil Mack. Let’s see how he and his team righted the ship.

APC Podcast, 9/12: Ho hum, another thrilling Aaron Rodgers comeback

The guys gather to discuss an emotional roller coaster of a game against the Chicago Bears.

JK Scott’s Packers debut was a solid performance, despite one long return

Tarik Cohen broke off one big return on a Scott punt Sunday night, but it wasn’t the rookie’s fault.

How and why the Packers’ offense changed after Aaron Rodgers’ injury

Changing the focus of the offense from "blocking Khalil Mack" to "repeatedly targeting Prince Amukamara’s backup" turned into a winning strategy, and the Bears had no answer for it.

Reliving the five best moments of Aaron Rodgers’ miracle comeback

The performance by Aaron Rodgers in the second half of Sunday night’s game was near perfect in every way.

Aaron Rodgers’ injury is one of the reasons why the Packers beat the Bears

It forced Mike McCarthy’s playcalling in a different direction — one that was much more effective against Chicago’s defense.

Packers-Bears Fantasy Reaction: One-legged Aaron Rodgers is still a top-5 QB

The story is Rodgers’ injury comeback, but there were still plenty of fantasy points to either extend your lead or cut into the deficit heading into Monday.

Five second half, non-Rodgers moments that shaped the Packers’ comeback

The Packers’ comeback behind Aaron Rodgers was one for the ages, but a full team effort allowed Green Bay to come out with an improbable week-one win.

Packers DC Mike Pettine goes small amid injuries, puts clamps on Bears passing game

The Packers new defensive coordinator said before the year he was focused on stopping passing games. He delivered in Week 1.

Packers Snap Counts, Week 1: Green Bay rolls with 3 WRs and 6 DBs all game long

It was all about the 11 package on offense and the dime on defense for Mike McCarthy and company.

The Takeaway, Bears vs. Packers: Aaron Rodgers is the Boogeyman

Perhaps no player in NFL history has authored more nightmares for the Bears than Aaron Rodgers, who pulled off a 20-point comeback on Sunday Night Football.

Packers Game Balls: Rodgers & receivers lead Green Bay to an improbable victory

Shocker - #12 gets top honors for his one-legged performance on Sunday night.

Recap: Packers beat Bears 24-23 after Aaron Rodgers returns from knee injury

Rodgers left the game on a cart in the second quarter. The Bears led 20-0. Ballgame? No way.

Packers take 24-23 lead on magnificent 75-yard Randall Cobb touchdown

Improbable? Yes.

WATCH :Aaron Rodgers returns for Packers, hits Geronimo Allison for 39-yard TD

Thought Aaron’s night was done? Think again.

Aaron Rodgers Injury: Packers QB returns after being carted off

Green Bay is struggling early, but that means little to nothing if their MVP and $133 million man misses significant time.

Packers vs. Bears Second Half Game Thread

If you can stomach it, join us for the second half of the Packers’ opener.

Packers vs. Bears First Half Game Thread

The Packers’ opener is finally here! Join us in our game thread for the first half.

Bears vs. Packers inactives: No Oren Burks to open 2018 season

Oren Burks, the Packers’ third-round pick back in April, will miss the first game of the season with a shoulder injury.

Hottest Take of the Week: the Packers' 2018 season begins with Bears takes

This is the last episode of HTOTW prior to the 2018 season.

Oren Burks’ potential return from injury can mitigate Josh Jones absence

Losing an ultra-athletic safety for a team with versatile tight ends and running backs isn’t ideal, but the Packers rookie linebacker was brought to Green Bay specifically for these moments.

Packers-Bears Injury Report: Oren Burks questionable, Josh Jones out for Sunday night

The Packers won’t have one of their top three safeties, but a dynamic rookie defender still has a decent shot of suiting up in the season opener.

Football Outsiders’ 2017 stats suggest QB pressure will be X-factor in Packers-Bears

Both Chicago and Green Bay were inconsistent getting to the quarterback a season ago, but their quarterbacks have been just as inconsistent when facing pressure of their own.

Bears vs. Packers Q&A: Chicago fans tired of hearing Bears drafted wrong QB

Lester Wiltfong of SB Nation’s Chicago Bears blog Windy City Gridiron answers our questions about the Khalil Mack trade, Matt Nagy’s new offense, and what he expects from Bears vs. Packers.

Packers-Bears By the Numbers: Will Chicago’s offseason gambles pay off?

The Bears are scary on paper, but that’s as far as it goes.

Packers Week 1 injury report: No progress with Oren Burks’ shoulder

The Packers will probably open the season without third-round linebacker Oren Burks.

Packers vs. Bears, Week 1 2018: Game Time, TV/Online Streaming, Odds, & More

Get ready for the opening game of the 2018 regular season with our Packers-Bears Game Primer.

APC NFL Picks, Week 1 2018: Adding Mack won’t lead Bears over Packers

APC’s writers feel good about the Packers’ ability to keep Mack contained and get a win at Lambeau on Sunday.

Wednesday Injury Report: Oren Burks limited, Josh Jones sat out at practice

Green Bay could be missing a pair of key players in the middle of their defense on Sunday night.

Bears D presents tough matchup for Packers’ two-tight end sets

Green Bay has four tight ends on the roster and has been utilizing them in preseason, but Chicago’s defense is stout in those matchups.