Matt LaFleur and the Packers Delivered a Playoff Choke Job for the Ages
The Ringer••sports
Key Points:
- The Green Bay Packers suffered a disappointing playoff loss to the Chicago Bears, marked by a second-half collapse and defensive breakdown, leading to questions about head coach Matt LaFleur's future despite his strong overall record.
- LaFleur's team squandered a halftime lead and struggled with game management, including poor timeout usage and missed field goals by kicker Brandon McManus, contributing to the loss in a high-stakes wild-card game.
- Packers president Ed Policy has yet to commit to extending LaFleur's contract, which expires in 2026, creating uncertainty around the coach's job security amid mounting playoff disappointments.
- The Bears completed their seventh comeback win of the season, setting an NFL record for victories after trailing in the last two
