Packers' Tucker Kraft Gets Honest on Historic Bears Rivalry
Packers tight end Tucker Kraft gave his honest opinion about playing against the Bears and the historic rivalry between the teams.
The Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears share a long-standing and intense rivalry that dates back a century, with recent meetings in the postseason further fueling their competition. In the 2025 season, the Bears claimed two crucial victories against the Packers, including a postseason win as the NFC North champion and an NFC's No. 2 seed.
However, the Packers' star receiver Tucker Kraft missed these encounters due to a season-ending ACL injury in November 2025. During an interview with Kay Adams on "Up & Adams with Kay Adams," Kraft discussed his perspective on playing against his former team. He emphasized that it does not matter who the opponent is, as his primary focus is on pressuring the defense and making it difficult for them to tackle him.
While acknowledging the heated rivalry with the Bears, Kraft stated that he aims to take advantage of every opportunity presented. Although Kraft played in only eight of the Packers' 17 games last season, he still managed to be their third-best receiver with 489 yards and six touchdowns on 32 receptions. His absence might have been felt in several important games against the Bears, such as their January NFC Wild Card Round loss to Chicago, where the Packers trailed 31-27 with only two minutes remaining.
Kraft's return to the roster and Jordan Love's improved performance could make the Packers a stronger team than the Bears in the upcoming season. The two teams are set to face off for the first time in Week 5, with the game taking place in Green Bay on Sunday, October 11, followed by a second matchup on Christmas Day in Chicago, streamed on Netflix.
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