Green Bay Packers Prepare for Week 5 Clash Against Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field

The Green Bay Packers enter Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season holding a 2-2 record and ranking fourth in the NFC North, preparing to host the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 PM EDT, with the game broadcast on FOX and the Packers Radio Network.

Coming off a 17-14 victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, October 4, 2026, quarterback Jordan Love spoke about the team's mindset moving forward. Regarding the previous win, Love stated, "We needed this," and regarding upcoming divisional play, Love added, "We gotta win these ones," according to FOX Sports reporting.

Who is out and who is returning from injury?

Linebacker Edgerrin Cooper is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 season after tearing his Achilles during the Week 4 win over Tampa Bay, as reported by Zach Kruse of Packers Wire via Yahoo Sports. Teddy Ricketson of Yahoo Sports noted that Cooper was having an All-Pro level season prior to the injury.

On the injury recovery front, wide receiver Savion Williams was designated to return from injured reserve on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, after missing time with a high-ankle sprain sustained in training camp, giving the Packers 21 days to activate him according to Rotowire via FOX Sports and Gridiron Heroics via Yahoo Sports. Additionally, cornerback Brandon Cisse suffered a neck injury against Tampa Bay, cleared an independent concussion check, and was a full participant in practice on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, as reported by Rotowire via FOX Sports and CBS Sports. Linebacker Lukas Van Ness was a limited participant on Wednesday due to a shoulder injury but is expected to avoid injury designations for the Bears game.

What is the status of Josh Jacobs and roster moves?

Running back Josh Jacobs remains on the commissioner's exempt list entering Week 5 due to an ongoing court case, according to Jack McKessy of USA TODAY via Yahoo Sports and FOX Sports. In accompanying roster moves, Jack Dingle was signed to the practice squad following a workout on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, per SI.com via FOX Sports.

What are the expectations for the matchup against the Bears?

Head coach Matt LaFleur discussed the NFC North rivalry during media sessions on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, ahead of the Week 5 meeting, according to NFL.com and Yahoo Sports. Linebacker Zaire Franklin told the media on Wednesday that "It's gonna be a bit more personal for sure" and highlighted that there is "A lot of bad blood," per FOX Sports and WI Sports Heroics via Yahoo Sports. Linebacker Isaiah McDuffie also spoke to the media on Wednesday, stating, "It's going to be a slugfest."

Tickets for the game at Lambeau Field are currently listed starting at $384 on VividSeats, according to ESPN reporting.