Bears seek to change recent history of rivalry with Packers September 15 GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) After spending the last three seasons looking up at the Green Bay Packers in the NFC North standings, the Chicago Bears head into Lambeau Field in an unusual position.The Bears (1-0) lead the Packers (0-1) in the division race for the first time when Chicago last earned the NFC North title. The Packers have won the NFC North every year since and are 6-0 against the Bears during that stretch.Chicago would love to take a two-game edge over Evgeny Svechnikov Men Jersey the three-time defending division champions by winning Sunday night. Even with the Bears coming off a win and the Packers coming off a lo s, Green Bay is a 9 -point favorite, Its the tradition of this rivalry, Bears quarterback Justin Fields said. Means a lot to us as a team, to the fan base, to the people upstairs. It just means a lot to everyone in this building.The Bears recent struggles in this series stem from their inability to slow reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers.The Packers are 23-5 against the Bears in games Rodgers has started. Rodgers appreciates the part he has played in the NFLs oldest rivalry.I love the history of this game, Rodgers said. When I got to this squad, Chicago was beating us in the all-time record. Now were up by eight, I believe." He's right: The Packers lead the series 103-95-6. "That does mean a lot to me, Rodgers said.Rodgers is coming off a sluggish performance, going 22 of 34 for 195 yards with no touchdown pa ses, one interception and a lost fumble in a in his first game Xavier Ouellet Men Jersey since the causing some Bears to celebrate by sliding along a rain-soaked Soldier Field. If the Bears follow that up with a victory at Lambeau Field, theyll have even more reason for jubilation.Im from here and this is a big deal to me, said Bears tight end Cole Kmet, who went to high school in Chicago suburb Arlington Heights. To play in this game is just an honor in itself. Yeah, this game means a lot to me, and I have no problem saying that. As a kid growing up and rooting for this team, this game means a lot to a lot of people.EBERFLUS SUCCESS AGAINST PACKERSWhile Chicago has struggled mightily in this series lately, new Bears coach Matt Eberflus has been succe sful against Green Bay.Eberflus was Indianapolis defensive coordinator in 2020 in overtime. After allowing 28 first-half points, Madison Bowey Kids Jersey the Colts held the Packers to just a field goal the rest of the way.Every game is different, Eberflus said. We had a different skill set than we have here, (Rodgers) had different skill sets that he was working with. I think we hung in there at the end of the day and we came up with the win at the end of it.FAMILIAR FACESBears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy worked on the Packers staff from 2014-21 and was quarterbacks coach the last two seasons.Hes just a great human being, Rodgers said. Hes a great father, husband, phenomenal coach.The Bears roster includes two guys who played for the Packers last season in offensive lineman Lucas Patrick and wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown. New Packers punter Pat ODonnell spent the last eight seasons in Chicago.STRUGGLING OFFENSESThe Bears beat the 49ers despite gaining just 204 yards, the lowest total by any team in the seasons opening week. The Packers posted their lowest point total since a CONTAINING QUINNBears defensive end Robert Quinn set a franchise record last season with 18 sacks and got three of them in Chicagos two matchups with the Packers. The Packers Martin Frk Women Jersey allowed four sacks against the Vikings and are facing uncertainty on their offensive line. Projected starting tackles David Bakhtiari and Elgton Jenkins mi sed the Vikings game as they recovered from knee injuries, though theyve both practiced on a limited basis this week. Guard Jon Runyan Jr. left the Vikings game to get evaluated for a concu sion and wasnt practicing early this week.PRIME-TIME PACKERSThe Packers have won 12 straight regular-season night games, with 11 of those coming since the start of the 2020 season. A victory Sunday would give them sole po se sion of the longest regular-season, prime-time winning streak since 2000. The Indianapolis Colts from 2004-07 and Pittsburgh Steelers from 2007-09 also won 12 consecutive regular-season night games.___AP Sports Writer Andrew Seligman contributed to this report.___More AP NFL coverage: hub/nfl and AP_NFL in this topic Chicago Bears National Football League Lucas Patrick Robert Quinn Elgton Jenkins Cole Kmet Equanimeous St. Brown David Bakhtiari Davante Adams Aaron Rodgers Indianapolis Colts Green Bay Packers Minnesota Vikings Chicago Bears Spain or Morocco? 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