Packers’ Matt LaFleur unwilling to say anything negative about Ben Johnson ahead of Bears game

Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images Why Packers’ Matt LaFleur is not too interested in engaging in trash talk with Bears first surfaced on ClutchPoints. The league's oldest rivalry between Green Bay and Chicago will return in Week 5 at Lambeau Field. However, Packers coach Matt LaFleur has no intention of adding to the rivalry with trash talk.

During Monday’s press conference, LaFleur emphasized that his focus remains on the players who will determine the game's outcome. "Because this game is about players, and so we’ll keep it about the players. You know I’m not the one out there they’re playing, so I think that’s always been my mentality, and we’re going to keep it about those guys," he stated.

The Bears have won the past two matchups, including a 23-12 victory over the New York Jets in Week 4. LaFleur acknowledged the historical significance of the rivalry while acknowledging the challenge posed by a Chicago team that is now building momentum. "Don’t get me wrong, I love the rivalry. It’s awesome, it’s great, it’s intense, you can feel it on game day, you can feel it throughout the course of the week, and also the significance.

They’re the defending North champions, so what a great opportunity for us in our home stadium to play against the defending champs." Over the years, the Packers and Bears have witnessed numerous unforgettable games. The rivalry has withstood many changes within the NFL, yet its importance has remained constant. The Packers-Bears matchup is about far more than just two teams meeting twice a season; it serves as a connection between the modern NFL and its earliest history.

As long as both teams remain in the same division, the NFL's oldest rivalry is likely to persist. The question now is which team will walk away victorious and add another memorable chapter to this storied rivalry.