Oh, whatever, the Packers are actually trying to win
There's not much difference between these teams these days, and that's very bad news for the Packers
We should probably start things by offering condolences to George Halas McCaskey1. The Bears’ 28-19 loss means that for the first time since the NFL was founded in a Canton, Ohio Hupmobile dealership in 1920, some other team than the Decatur Staleys/Chicago Bears franchise is the current all-time wins leader. The Packers now have 787 wins to the Bears 786, and the only person in the world who gives a shit is George. So take it easy on him for a day or two.
Here’s how relevant that stat is. Since 1960, the Bears have the sixteenth most wins. It’ll be seventeenth the next time the Commanders win a game. So yes, very prestigious stuff.
For most of three quarters, and especially the first half, the Bears weren’t just beating the Packers, they were kicking their asses. It was enjoyable. We haven’t seen much of that in 30 years or so. But it was a pyrrhic ass kicking.
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