The Green Bay Packers are making their final preparations for their biggest game of the 2025 NFL season thus far on Sunday afternoon against the arch-rival Chicago Bears.
Ahead of this week’s game, the Packers hold an 8-3-1 record. They currently trail the Bears in the race for the NFC North division title. Chicago, on the other hand, is 9-3 ahead of this week’s showdown.
Of course, what that means is that Green Bay could steal back the division lead with a win over the Bears.
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Matt LaFleur and company have looked like a legitimate Super Bowl contender throughout much of the season thus far. However, they have also had some issues that have caused disappointing losses to teams like the Cleveland Browns and Carolina Panthers.
Last week, the Packers were able to head into Detroit on Thanksgiving Day and come out with an impressive statement win over the Lions. Perhaps that win can help the team keep momentum throughout the final stretch of the regular season and into the playoffs.
Leading up to this week’s game, the health status of one Green Bay offensive star has been a major question. Jayden Reed has been working his way back towards the field after suffering a broken collarbone in Week 2.
Reed has been viewed as a player who could potentially make his return against Chicago. On Friday, LaFleur spoke out with a cryptic update regarding his talented wide receiver.
“I hope so,” LaFleur said when asked if Reed would play on Sunday.
That response is far from a definite confirmation that Reed will be on the field for the Packers. It also seems unlikely that he would have such a hopeful outlook if the team didn’t think he would be able to play against the Bears.
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In the first two games of the season, Reed caught three passes for 45 yards and a touchdown. Last year in his second NFL campaign, he racked up 55 receptions for 857 yards and six touchdowns.
He’s the kind of playmaker who could change everything for the Green Bay offense. If he’s able to play, Chicago will have a much more difficult time slowing down Jordan Love and the Packers.
Expect to hear more about Reed ahead of kickoff. LaFleur’s update gives real hope to fans about his playing status. The game is scheduled to kick off at 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday afternoon.
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