Bears are favored at Lambeau Field for the first time in Week 1 2006
The year was 2006.
In the 2006 NFL season, the Chicago Bears entered their Week 1 matchup against the Green Bay Packers as 3.5-point favorites at Lambeau Field, marking the first time since 2006 that the Bears were favored in a game at their home stadium. This marked a significant shift in the dynamics of their rivalry, as the Packers had been favored in every home game against Chicago since then.
The Bears went on to win the game 26-0, with Hall of Famer Devin Hester contributing an 89-yard punt return for a touchdown, highlighting the significance of this victory in the context of their long-standing rivalry.
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