Packers defeat Bears, clinch NFC North Title
By: Nick Goddard
Updated: December 17, 2012
The Green Bay Packers locked up their second consecutive NFC North division championship on Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field in Chicago, after a 21-13 win over the Bears.
Aaron Rodgers threw for 291 yards and three touchdowns, with James Jones on the receiving end of all three scoring throws. Green Bay's defense, with Clay Matthews back in the fold, held the Bears to just 190 yards of total offense.
Green Bay (10-4) has now won eight of nine games after a 2-3 start to the season, and is guaranteed a home playoff game at Lambeau Field.
The Packers trail the San Francisco 49ers by a half game in the race for the #2 seed in the NFC, and the first round playoff bye which comes with it. San Francisco traveled to New England and defeated the Patriots on Sunday night, 41-34.
Green Bay returns to action next Sunday when they host the Tennessee Titans. You can watch that game on Local 5.
Aaron Rodgers threw for 291 yards and three touchdowns, with James Jones on the receiving end of all three scoring throws. Green Bay's defense, with Clay Matthews back in the fold, held the Bears to just 190 yards of total offense.
Green Bay (10-4) has now won eight of nine games after a 2-3 start to the season, and is guaranteed a home playoff game at Lambeau Field.
The Packers trail the San Francisco 49ers by a half game in the race for the #2 seed in the NFC, and the first round playoff bye which comes with it. San Francisco traveled to New England and defeated the Patriots on Sunday night, 41-34.
Green Bay returns to action next Sunday when they host the Tennessee Titans. You can watch that game on Local 5.
