Packers dominate Bears 31-7 with Love and Watson connection

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 05:18 · Archive

The Green Bay Packers defeated the Chicago Bears 31-7, with quarterback Jordan Love throwing for 367 yards and two touchdown passes to Christian Watson.

The Green Bay Packers defeated the Chicago Bears 31-7 at Lambeau Field on Sunday, moving to 3-2 for the season. Quarterback Jordan Love threw for 367 yards, his highest total against the Bears at home, and connected with Christian Watson on touchdown passes of 42 and 53 yards. Marshawn Lloyd scored two rushing touchdowns, his first two of the season, whilst Matthew Golden added 123 receiving yards. The Packers' defence was dominant, forcing five turnovers including two interceptions by Xavier McKinney, both followed by Packers touchdowns.

Chicago's Caleb Williams missed the game with a hamstring injury, with Tyson Bagent starting in his place. Bagent went 12 of 21 for 87 yards before Case Keenum took over in the fourth quarter. The Bears did not score until the final minute of the second quarter and turned the ball over on four straight second-half possessions.

Love described the Packers' offensive performance as a 'flow state'. Coach Matt LaFleur praised the team's execution, noting that Love had been 'putting the ball in play for our guys to make plays, and our guys were making plays'. LaFleur also said he was proud of the defence's effort, describing it as the team's first 'real complete football game' of the season.

How it is being reported

• 367 yards, two defensive touchdowns and one word: flowJordan Love threw for 367 yards and the Green Bay Packers’ defense held Chicago scoreless into the second quarter as the Packers defeated the Bears 31-7 at Lambeau Field on Oct. 11. Christian Watson and Matthew Golden combined for 266 passing yards. Watson caught two touchdown passes. Marshawn Lloyd scored two rushing touchdowns, the first two of his career.WSAW · 12 Oct, 04:59
• Love-Watson connection helps Packers take some revenge on Bears with a 31-7 routGreen Bay (3-2) moved over .500 for the first time this season.WBAY · 11 Oct, 22:10

In this story: Green Bay Packers · Chicago Bears · Jordan Love · Christian Watson · Marshawn Lloyd · Xavier McKinney · Caleb Williams · Lambeau Field

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