The Packers thoroughly dominated their NFC Rival Chicago Bears Sunday afternoon at Lambeau Field. They Ran, they passed, they tackled, they made plays, every Phase of their game was better than the Bears. Ryan Grant had a season High 145 Yards and the packers rushed for 200 yards against a Bears defense that had been stout against the run. This is a Bears team that held the Titans to just 20 rushing yards last week. The Chicago Defense was no better against the pass. The Packers did whatever they wanted to against the Bears soft zone coverage including converting on 50% of their third down plays, the Bears were a measely 25% for third down on offense. Aaron Rodgers finished the day 23-30 237 Yards 2 Tds and 1 Int. Kyle Orton returned to the line up but was mostly ineffective against the Packers stout pass defense, he was 13-26 for 133 yards and a fumble. Rookie Matt Forte had another solid outing with 104 total yards (40 receiving and 64 rushing). That would be the lone bright spot for the Chicago Bears Sunday as they were only able to muster 3 points on their second drive of the day.

The bottom line was the Packers were the better team, played with more discipline, tackled better, executed better on offense, and played their game plan to perfection.

The Bears on the other hand, look as if they need to go back to the drawing board on both offense and defense. But the defense has been underperforming all season and has all the talent and all the salary cap space, and the offense was expected to be horrible and has actually overperformed for the most part this season. This offense isn’t built to overcome a weak defense who gives up over 20 points a game and can’t stop the opposing offenses passing games if they do muster a lead. The Bears defense is 30th against the pass and gives up 23.1 points per game, the bears should break into the top ten worst defenses in points per allowed per game after this game is figured in. I think it is time for the Bears to go back to the basics, scrap the current scheme, simplify, and get creative with the defensive play calling. If the Bears defense doesn’t respond by seasons end, expect Defensive Coordinator Bob Babich to be under fire, there is simply no reason the defense should be performing this way considering the level of talent. Let’s hope we see a change next week, although it is against a horrendous St. Louis rams team.

The Packers appear to be on the rise with a young talented Quarterback and a stingy defense. The Bears appear to be a team on the decline, especially on the defensive side of the ball.

Next up the Packers go on the road to face the New Orleans Saints and the Bear head to St. Louis to face the struggling Rams.