The NFL's wild-card weekend kicked off Saturday with a wild one in Carolina, where the Los Angeles Rams hung on for a 34-31 victory over the Panthers. In the late window, the Green Bay Packers led by as many as 18 points before the Chicago Bears made a push in the fourth quarter to beat Green Bay 31-27.

A pair of longtime NFC North rivals battled it out in a rare Saturday matchup, as the Bears and Packers clashed in a pivotal matchup at Soldier Field.

Pure rivalry chaos On 4th down, with the game on the line, the Bears deliver an incredible touchdown that sends shockwaves through the BearsPackers rivalry. This play had it all: Do-or-die 4th down decision Perfect execution under pressure Momentum-shifting touchdown Rivalry drama at its finest These are the moments fans never forget.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams throws a 22-yard pass to tight end Colston Loveland. Los Angeles Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker makes a 21-yard field goal. New England defensive end Milton Williams sacks Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert for a loss of 8 yards.

The regular season has come to an end for the 2025 Chicago Bears, and though they have more football in front of them, it could have been a better game to enter the postseason on. The Bears fell to the Detroit Lions 19-16 to finish the regular season 11-6 atop the NFC North.

USA TODAY Sports' Prince Grimes reacts to every game from a chaotic yet entertaining Wild-Card weekend in the NFL.

Caleb Williams came through in his playoff debut, throwing a go-ahead touchdown pass to DJ Moore to help the Bears stun the Packers.