2008 Chicago Bears Season - Regular Season - Week 16: Vs. Green Bay Packers

Week 16: Vs. Green Bay Packers

Coming off their overtime win over the Saints, the Bears stayed at home for a Week 16 NFC North rematch with their hated rival, the Green Bay Packers. After a scoreless first quarter, Chicago would trail in the second quarter as Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers completed a 7-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Greg Jennings. The Bears would respond with a 31-yard field goal from kicker Robbie Gould. Green Bay would end the half with Rodgers completing a 17-yard touchdown to running back Ryan Grant.

In the third quarter, Chicago would begin to rally as quarterback Kyle Orton completed a 3-yard touchdown pass to tight end Greg Olsen. The Packers would answer in the fourth quarter with kicker Mason Crosby making a 28-yard field goal. The Bears would reply with rookie running back Matt Forté getting a 3-yard touchdown run. After defensive end Alex Brown blocked a Crosby field goal attempt to force overtime, Chicago would seal the victory as Gould nailed the game-winning 38-yard field goal.

With the win, the Bears kept their playoff hopes alive at 9-6.

Week Sixteen: Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears— Game Summary
  • Game time: 8:30 PM EDT/7:30 PM CDT
  • Game weather: 2°F (Cloudy)
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Mike Tirico, Ron Jaworski, Tony Kornheiser, Michele Tafoya, & Suzy Kolber
  • Game attendance: 62,151 at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
  • Referee: Ron Winter
Second Quarter
  • GB - 6:21 - 7 yd TD pass from Aaron Rodgers to Greg Jennings (Mason Crosby kick) (GB 7-0)
  • CHI - 4:06 - Gould 31 yd FG (GB 7-3)
  • GB - 1:04 - 17 yd TD pass from Aaron Rodgers to Ryan Grant (Crosby kick) (GB 14-3)
Third Quarter
  • CHI - 10:59 - 3 yd TD pass from Kyle Orton to Greg Olsen (Gould kick) (GB 14-10)
Fourth Quarter
  • GB - 4:06 - Crosby 28 yd FG (GB 17-10)
  • CHI - 3:11 - Matt Forté 3 yd TD run (Gould kick) (17-17)
Overtime
  • CHI - 11:28 - Gould 38 yd FG (CHI 20-17)
1 2 3 4 OT Total
Packers 0 14 0 3 0 17
Bears 0 3 7 7 3 20
Leading Passers
  • GB - Aaron Rodgers - 24/39 for 260 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
  • CHI - Kyle Orton - 14/27 for 142 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs
Leading Rushers
  • GB - Ryan Grant - 25 carries, 61 yards
  • CHI - Matt Forté- 23 carries, 73 yards, 1 TD
Leading Receivers
  • GB - Donald Driver - 6 receptions, 63 yards
  • CHI - Greg Olsen - 5 receptions, 49 yards, 1 TD
Leading Tacklers
  • GB - Brandon Chillar (7)
  • CHI - Corey Graham (9)

Week 17: at Houston Texans Needing a win to stay alive in the playoff picture, the Bears flew to Reliant Stadium for a crucial Week 17 interconference battle with the Houston Texans. Chicago got off to a fast first-quarter start as quarterback Kyle Orton completed a 4-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Brandon Lloyd, followed by kicker Robbie Gould's 37-yard field goal. The Texans responded in the second quarter with quarterback Matt Schaub completing a 43-yard and a 3-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Andre Johnson.

In the third quarter, Houston added to their lead as running back Ryan Moats got a 2-yard touchdown run. The Bears tried to rally as Orton completed a 1-yard touchdown pass to tight end Greg Olsen. However, in the fourth quarter, the Texans struck back as kicker Kris Brown nailed a 22-yard field goal, followed by running back Steve Slaton's 2-yard touchdown run. Chicago tried to come back as Orton got a 1-yard touchdown run, but Houston's defense stopped any other attempt.

With the loss, the Bears' season ended at 9–7.

Week Seventeen: Chicago Bears vs. Houston Texans— Game Summary
  • Game time: 1:00 PM EDT/12:00 PM CDT
  • Game weather: 46°F (Cloudy)
  • TV announcers (Fox): Matt Vasgersian, J.C. Pearson, & Nischelle Turner
  • Game attendance: 70,838 at Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas
  • Referee: Carl Cheffers
First Quarter
  • CHI - 5:57 - 4 yd TD pass from Kyle Orton to Brandon Lloyd (Gould kick) (CHI 7-0)
  • CHI - 3:30 - Gould 37 yd FG (CHI 10-0)
Second Quarter
  • HOU - 5:50 - 43 yd TD pass from Matt Schaub to Andre Johnson (Brown kick) (CHI 10-7)
  • HOU - 1:54 - 3 yd TD pass from Matt Schaub to Andre Johnson (Brown kick) (HOU 14-10)
Third Quarter
  • HOU - 8:30 - Ryan Moats 2 yd TD run (Brown kick) (HOU 21-10)
  • CHI - 10:59 - 1 yd TD pass from Kyle Orton to Greg Olsen (Gould kick) (HOU 21-17)
Fourth Quarter
  • HOU - 11:55 - Brown 37 yd FG (HOU 24-17)
  • HOU - 3:24 - Slaton 2 yd TD run (Brown kick) (HOU 31-17)
  • CHI - 1:31 - Orton 1 yd TD run (Gould kick) (HOU 31-24)
1 2 3 4 Total
Bears 10 0 7 7 24
Texans 0 14 7 10 31
Leading passers
  • CHI - Kyle Orton - 22/37, 244 yards, 2 TDs
  • HOU - Matt Schaub - 27/36, 328 yards, 2 TDs
Leading Rushers
  • CHI - Matt Forté - 13 carries, 50 yards
  • HOU - Steve Slaton - 20 carries, 92 yards, 1 TD
Leading Receivers
  • CHI - Devin Hester - 6 receptions, 85 yards
  • HOU - Andre Johnson - 10 receptions, 148 yards, 2 TDs
Leading Tacklers
  • CHI - Charles Tillman (9)
  • HOU - DeMeco Ryans (8)

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