Packers maul Bears, then fire back at Burden for 'quit' talk
Key Points:
- The Green Bay Packers defeated the Chicago Bears 31-7 at Lambeau Field, evening their NFC North record at 3-2, while both teams trail the first-place Vikings (5-0).
- Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin responded strongly to Bears receiver Luther Burden III's pregame comments about wanting to "make them quit," saying Burden "quit today" during the game.
- Packers coach Matt LaFleur emphasized focusing on the team's own performance rather than the Bears' provocations, while aggressively calling deep passing plays, resulting in quarterback Jordan Love tying an ESPN record for completions over 30 yards.
- The rivalry between the teams remains heated, with Bears coach Ben Johnson known for stoking tensions, but LaFleur maintains professionalism and lets his players handle the competitive edge.
- LaFleur praised his team's unity and positive energy, highlighting the importance of mutual support and individual improvement as they look ahead to upcoming games.