Friday 21 October 2016 08:43, UK
Green Bay condemned Chicago to a sixth defeat of the season as Aaron Rodgers inspired the Packers to a 26-10 win in the NFC North contest.
After a keenly-contested first half, Rodgers began to find his offensive weapons with regularity as Chicago and third-string quarterback Matt Barkley wilted under the relentless pressure.
The Packers recorded three players in double figures for receptions, only the second time since 1970 that has happened in the NFL, while Rodgers threw for more than 300 yards for the first time this season as Green Bay picked up victory number four this season.
In 140 characters - Aaron Rodgers and the Packers offence find their rhythm in the second half as Chicago suffer more injury probs with Brian Hoyer's broken arm
MVP - Aaron Rodgers. Davante Adams grabbed two touchdowns but Rodgers got the offence purring the way he wants, throwing for 326 yards, three touchdowns and 39/56 passes in his best performance of the season so far as the Packers offence finally fired.
Game Changer - Brian Hoyer's injury. The Chicago quarterback has been in impressive form and with his defence going well, had he stayed on the field he may have given the Bears a foothold. As it is a broken arm means third-string Matt Barkley will lead the Bears in seeking to improve a 1-6 record.
Stat of the Night 13. Davante Adams managed 13 receptions, tying him second falling just one short of the legendary Don Hutson's team record.
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The Game
Despite scoring chances being at a premium a keenly contested first half also saw a couple of notable incidents as Chicago suffered the loss of in-form quarterback Brian Hoyer to injury, and Green Bay opted against a field goal attempt after a 90-yard drive.
The first drive for the Packers resulted in the prolific Mason Crosby making a 32-yard field goal to give the hosts the lead and with little in the way of a running game, it was left to Rodgers to make a succession of short gains.
And that policy looked like paying dividends on the Packers' second drive of the game as Rodgers led them the length of the field, but with easy points on offer, Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy opted to continue the drive.
The result was a Bears defence that was to hold firm throughout the first half making their mark early, holding up Ty Montgomery virtually on the line.
With Chicago's defence impressing, their offence was dealt another blow when Hoyer was caught under a host of bodies and left the field holding his arm. Confirmation soon came that he would not be back for the rest of the game having suffered a break.
Hoyer's replacement Matt Barkley led the Bears to their only score of the first half, a largely rushing drive resulting in Connor Barth's field goal levelling the game.
For the second time in the half Rodgers would find Randall Cobb in the endzone but for the second time, the Bears' coverage was good, and the best the Packers could pick up was another field goal with the last action of the second quarter. Crosby finding his mark from 40 yards to give the Bears a narrow advantage.
It took Chicago just 30 seconds to make their mark in the second half, Floyd forcing the fumble from Rodgers and then recovering the ball in the end zone for the Bears' first defensive touchdown in 35 games.
Back came Green Bay though and once again a big drive, this time 85 yards, saw they make their way into the redzone and Rodgers found Adams for the Packers' first TD of the night to regain the advantage.
The Packers offence then began to fire, as the Bears defence tired. Rodgers operating smoothly to find his groove and his receiving troops, finding Adams for a second touchdown and Randall Cobb for his first of the night.
In total, Rodgers found Adams (13), Cobb (11) and Montgomery (10) 34 times while Barkley and the Bears' offensive troubles totalled just 138 yards and 11 first downs.
While Rodgers return to form will take the headlines, Adams performance saw him become the first man to record 10+ receptions, 100+ yards and two receiving touchdowns in a game at Lambeau Field.
