The Chicago Bears ended years of frustration by edging the Packers 24-17 at Soldier Field Sunday. The victory against their arch-rivals from Green Bay clinched the N-F-C North Division title and knocked the Packers out of the playoffs for a second straight year. The Packers lost on the road for the ninth straight time. Aaron Rodgers’ streak without throwing an interception ended at 402 when Bears defensive back Eddie Jackson picked him off. Rodgers called the interception disappointing.
Interim Coach Joe Philbon called the loss a tough one.
He also spoke about what changes now that the playoffs are officially out of the question.
Green Bay is 5-8-1 with a game at New York against the Jets next weekend. Six of the Packers’ eight losses have been by eight points or less.