What TV channel is Packers-Bears tonight? Live stream, time, how to watch online

The Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears face off on Sunday, Sept. 18. The game will be live streamed on DirecTV Stream (free trial) and fuboTV (live stream).

After spending the last three seasons looking up at the Green Bay Packers in the NFC North standings, the Chicago Bears head into Lambeau Field in an unusual position.

The Bears (1-0) lead the Packers (0-1) in the division race for the first time since 2018, when Chicago last earned the NFC North title. The Packers have won the NFC North every year since and are 6-0 against the Bears during that stretch.

Chicago would love to take a two-game edge over the three-time defending division champions by winning Sunday night. Even with the Bears coming off a win and the Packers coming off a loss, Green Bay is a 9 ½-point favorite, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

The Bears’ recent struggles in this series stem from their inability to slow reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers.

The Packers are 23-5 against the Bears in games Rodgers has started. Rodgers appreciates the part he has played in the NFL’s oldest rivalry.

Chicago won its opener 19-10 over the San Francisco 49ers, causing some Bears to celebrate by sliding along a rain-soaked Soldier Field.

If the Bears follow that up with a victory at Lambeau Field, they’ll have even more reason for jubilation.

When is Packers-Bears?

The Bears play the Packers at 7:25 p.m. (8:25 p.m. ET) Sunday, Sept. 18.

Live stream options DirecTV Stream

DirecTV Stream offers a free trial.

There are four options of DirecTV Stream:

The Entertainment Package, which consists of 65+ channels, is $54.99 until the promotion runs out April 30. It’s the basic package for can’t-miss entertainment – including ESPN, TNT, Nickelodeon and HGTV.

The Choice Package has more than 90 channels and is $74.99 during the promotion. The channels in ENTERTAINMENT, plus MLB Network, NBA TV, college sports networks, and more. Enjoy Regional Sports Networks with no additional fees.

The Ultimate Package has more than 130 channels and is $89.99 during the promotion. Everything in CHOICE, plus Oxygen, Golf Channel, NHL Network, Universal Kids and more.

The Premier Package has more than 140 channels and is $134.99 during the promotion. Everything in ULTIMATE, plus HBO Max, SHOWTIME, STARZ, Cinemax and more.

DirecTV Stream offers a free trial that doesn’t require much effort.

To sign up, enter a phone number, email address and credit card, and you’ll receive five days of the service without charge.

In addition, enhance your experience with the DirecTV Stream device. While it doesn’t include a free trial, it give you access to thousands of apps like Netflix and more on Google Play. You can search using the voice remote with Google Assistant, and you can enjoy a traditional live TV channel guide. It is sold separately.

FuboTV

The game will be live streamed on fuboTV, which offers a free trial. The most basic of plans is the “fubo standard” package, which comprises 121-plus channels for $69.99 per month. Like all cord-cutting alternatives, there are plenty of options, especially for sports. It comes with more than 1,000 hours of cloud-based DVR, and up to 10 screens at once.

Will it be televised?

The Packers and Bears will be televised on NBC.

Preview

EBERFLUS’ SUCCESS AGAINST PACKERS: While Chicago has struggled mightily in this series lately, new Bears coach Matt Eberflus has been successful against Green Bay.

Eberflus was Indianapolis’ defensive coordinator in 2020 when the Colts beat Green Bay 34-31 in overtime. After allowing 28 first-half points, the Colts held the Packers to just a field goal the rest of the way.

“Every game is different,” Eberflus said. “We had a different skill set than we have here, (Rodgers) had different skill sets that he was working with. I think we hung in there at the end of the day and we came up with the win at the end of it.”

FAMILIAR FACES: Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy worked on the Packers’ staff from 2014-21 and was quarterbacks coach the last two seasons.

“He’s just a great human being,” Rodgers said. “He’s a great father, husband, phenomenal coach.”

The Bears’ roster includes two guys who played for the Packers last season in offensive lineman Lucas Patrick and wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown. New Packers punter Pat O’Donnell spent the last eight seasons in Chicago.

STRUGGLING OFFENSES: The Bears beat the 49ers despite gaining just 204 yards, the lowest total by any team in the season’s opening week.

The Packers posted their lowest point total since a 38-3 loss to the New Orleans Saints in their 2021 season opener.

CONTAINING QUINN: Bears defensive end Robert Quinn set a franchise record last season with 18 ½ sacks and got three of them in Chicago’s two matchups with the Packers.

The Packers allowed four sacks against the Vikings and are facing uncertainty on their offensive line. Projected starting tackles David Bakhtiari and Elgton Jenkins missed the Vikings game as they recovered from knee injuries, though they’ve both practiced on a limited basis this week. Guard Jon Runyan Jr. left the Vikings game to get evaluated for a concussion and wasn’t practicing early this week.

PRIME-TIME PACKERS: The Packers have won 12 straight regular-season night games, with 11 of those coming since the start of the 2020 season.

A victory Sunday would give them sole possession of the longest regular-season, prime-time winning streak since 2000. The Indianapolis Colts from 2004-07 and Pittsburgh Steelers from 2007-09 also won 12 consecutive regular-season night games.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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