the Chicago Bears There wasn't much to play for Sunday in Green Bay other than destroying the Packers' playoff seeding.
But since this is the Bears' final game of the 2024 season, all stops have been pulled out…even on special teams.
The first touchdown scored in this game was the result of some ball return shenanigans by the Bears, as Josh Blackwell scored from 94 yards out and was still untouched. Packers He had no idea he even had football.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM
Chicago Bears' Josh Blackwell celebrates with fans after scoring on a penalty kill against the Packers, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (AP Photo/Mike Romer)
That's because the Bears sent two returners near the end zone, and one of them was acting as if the ball was on its way.
Meanwhile, Blackwell was running back down the left sideline and saw the ball coming his way. So, when his teammate acted like he was going to let the ball drop and hope it would result in a bounce, Blackwell grabbed it and began running toward the end zone on the other end of the field.
2024 NFL Playoffs picture: NFC top seeds, two finals berths at stake in Week 18
It wasn't until Blackwell had a significant amount of blockers in front of him that the Packers saw what was happening, and only Green Bay's Daniel Whelan knew what was happening. However, he didn't have a chance to beat Blackwell, as two Bears players blocked him for the game's first touchdown.
Blackwell found some Bears fans in the back of the end zone and attempted a “Lambeau Leap” to pour a little salt in the wound for the Packers.
Chicago safety Kevin Byard III forces Packers quarterback Malik Willis to fumble the ball that the Bears recover, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Green Bay. (AP Photo/Maury Gash)
While the Bears have nothing but the NFL Draft to worry about with a 4-12 record coming into the game, the Packers have some rankings to look at in the NFC playoff bracket.
The Packers are in the playoffs, but a win and a loss to the Washington Commanders would put them in the No. 6 seed instead of the final No. 7 wild card slot. Washington is in a close matchup with the Dallas Cowboys on the road at AT&T Stadium.
Chicago's 2024 campaign began with a lot of optimism, much of it surrounding the No. 1 overall pick Caleb WilliamsThe team started with a score of 4-2, which raised a lot of speculation in the playoffs.
Chicago Bears' Josh Blackwell, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring on a penalty kill during a Packers game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Green Bay. (AP Photo/Mike Romer)
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
But the Bears have lost 10 straight games since then, ultimately leading to the firing of head coach Matt Eberflus and general manager Ryan Bowles. Once again, they are thinking about the future as they aim to continue building around Williams.
Follow Fox News Digital Sports coverage on Xand subscribe to Fox News Sports Huddle Newsletter.
