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New York Post
an hour ago
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- New York Post
Caleb Williams doesn't hold back on Packers fans: ‘They suck'
Caleb Williams has only collected one year's worth of NFL experience, but the Bears quarterback has already embraced the franchise's rivalry with the Packers — and the fan base's hatred toward Green Bay. During an appearance at Fanatics Fest on Friday, Williams was asked about negative experiences with fans and mentioned Green Bay before delivering a line that prompted some cheers from the audience. 'I mean, they suck,' Williams said. Advertisement 3 Caleb Williams is pictured at Fanatics Fest on June 20. Getty Images Williams, whom the Bears drafted with the top pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, won his lone game in front of Packers fans at Lambeau Field during his rookie season, completing 21 of 29 passes for 148 yards and a touchdown during Chicago's 24-22 win. It snapped a 10-game losing streak for the Bears in 2024 and an 11-game losing streak in the rivalry, though they needed a game-winning field goal in the final seconds after Malik Willis — who took over after Jordan Love exited with an injury — sparked a comeback. Advertisement 'After the game … we tried to do the Lambeau Leap, tried to jump into the crowd where our fans were,' Williams said at Fanatics Fest. '[Packers fans] just started throwing everything at you, push you off. The Lambeau Leap, it's a real leap. It's not a little baby jump, you actually have to high jump, basically. And they're pushing you, pushing your face.' 3 Caleb Williams is pictured during the Bears' June 4 practice. AP Williams also led a 'Green Bay sucks' chant last June at Old Crow Smokehouse, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — even though he grew up watching the Packers because of now-Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Advertisement This season, the Bears and Packers will meet at Lambeau Field in Week 14 before adding another chapter to the rivalry two weeks later at Soldier Field, with Williams perhaps adding another layer to those showdowns with his recent comment. 3 Caleb Williams throws a pass during the Bears' game against the Packers on Jan. 5. Getty Images Chicago hired Ben Johnson as its new head coach in the offseason, and the new-look Bears offense will attempt to help Williams find a consistent rhythm in his second campaign after struggling at times as a rookie — he threw for just 3,541 yards and 20 touchdowns while tossing six interceptions across 17 games. That led to Matt Eberflus being fired, and the Bears pivoted toward landing Johnson — the mastermind behind the Lions' offense — and setting him up with a scenario to work with Williams, their franchise quarterback.
Yahoo
10 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams takes shot at Green Bay Packers fans
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams went into his rookie season making big promises about what he'd do for the franchise in his first season. While he largely fell short of expectations, he did beat the Green Bay Packers and he's now fueling the rivalry with a shot at the fan base. During an appearance at Fanatics Fest, Williams said that Packers fans 'suck' and pointed to what happened at Lambeau Field after the Bears beat Green Bay. 'Probably Green Bay. I mean, they suck. After the game, after we won at Lambeau — 1-0 at Lambeau — we tried to do the Lambeau Leap, tried to jump into the crowd where our fans were. [Packers fans] just started throwing everything at you, push you off. The Lambeau Leap, it's a real leap. It's not a little baby jump, you actually have to high jump, basically. And they're pushing you, pushing your face.' Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams on why Green Bay Packers fans suck (via ProFootballTalk) Advertisement Read More: Best NFL offensive lines, see where the Packers placed In the regular-season finale, the Bears stunned Green Bay at Lambeau Field with a 24-22 victory. Trailing 22-21 with 54 seconds left, Williams led Chicago on a six-play, 47-yard drive to set up Cairo Santos for the game-winning field goal as time expired. However, we're not quite sure what kind of reception Williams was expecting. The quarterback's mom wasn't in that section, so none of the fans were going to give him a hug. It's also worth noting that Packers fans are often cited as one of the friendliest among NFL fan bases. Read More: NFL power rankings 2025, find out where Bears and Packers land Needless to say, Lambeau Field will give Williams quite the response when he returns on December 7 to face the Packers. If Chicago isn't in the playoff mix in Week 14, Packers fans might even respond with 'the Bears still suck' chants. Advertisement Related Headlines
Fox Sports
a day ago
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- Fox Sports
Surprise — Bears QB Caleb Williams Doesn't Like Packers Fans: 'They Suck'
It's no secret that the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears, as well as their respective fan bases, despise one another, as they hold the NFL record with 210 all-time matchups. And it appears that Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is fitting right into that vitriol. Speaking at Fanatics Fest in New York City on Friday, Williams said that Packers fans "suck," as shown in a video captured by Empire Sports Media. "After the game, after we won at Lambeau — 1-0 at Lambeau — we tried to do the Lambeau Leap, tried to jump into the crowd where our fans were," Williams said. "[Packers fans] just started throwing everything at you, push you off. The Lambeau Leap, it's a real leap. It's not a little baby jump, you actually have to high jump, basically. And they're pushing you, pushing your face." The Bears and Packers split their 2025 regular-season series, with both teams winning on the other's home turf. In Week 11, the Packers blocked a would-be game-winning, 46-yard field goal from Cairo Santos as time expired in the fourth quarter. Then, in Week 18, Santos made a 51-yard field goal as time expired in the fourth quarter, which ended a 10-game losing streak on the season for the Bears, as well as an 11-game losing streak to the Packers and an eight-game losing streak at Lambeau Field. In Chicago's two games against Green Bay, Williams totaled a combined 379 passing yards, 80 rushing yards, one passing touchdown, zero interceptions and a 95.1 passer rating, while completing 73.3% of his passes. As for the season as a whole, Williams, who Chicago selected with the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, totaled 3,541 passing yards, 20 passing touchdowns, six interceptions and an 87.8 passer rating, while completing 62.5% of his passes. He also rushed for 489 yards. Williams, who started all 17 games for the Bears, ranked 44th among quarterbacks with a 67.6 overall grade, according to Pro Football Focus. Both of the Bears' and Packers' 2025 regular-season matchups will air on FOX, with the first game coming on Dec. 7 in Green Bay and the second game coming on Dec. 20 in Chicago. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience Green Bay Packers Chicago Bears Caleb Williams recommended Get more from National Football League Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
'They Suck': Caleb Williams fires back at Packers fans after breaking Bears' losing streak
Caleb Williams ends Bears' losing streak to Packers with bold statement (Image via: Getty Images) For the Chicago Bears, beating the Green Bay Packers isn't just another win—it's personal. After years of heartbreak, rookie quarterback Caleb Williams not only delivered a statement victory, but followed it up with a bold one-liner that's lighting up the NFL world: 'They suck. ' And just like that, the NFL's oldest rivalry has a brand-new edge. Caleb Williams sparks Bears ' comeback in historic rivalry with Packers, delivers bold message to Green Bay fans The Bears-Packers rivalry is steeped in over a century of tradition, but for the past decade, it's been lopsided. Before Week 18 of the 2024 season, the Bears had lost 11 straight to the Packers. The last Bears quarterback to notch a win over Green Bay? Mitchell Trubisky—in 2018. That changed on January 5, 2025. In a high-stakes showdown at Lambeau Field, Williams led the Bears to a long-awaited win and injected fresh life into the franchise's identity. But what happened after the game became just as talked-about. Speaking at Fanatics Fest, Williams didn't hold back when discussing Packers fans. "They suck," Williams said, recounting how Green Bay fans hurled objects and shoved Bears players who tried to perform the iconic Lambeau Leap after the win. Caleb Williams is redefining Bears-Packers rivalry for the next generation In a city long frustrated by losses and setbacks, Caleb Williams' bold words stood out. More than just postgame emotion, they reflected a shift in mindset. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo After years of falling behind in the Bears-Packers rivalry, Chicago finally has a quarterback ready to compete and speak with confidence. With Aaron Rodgers gone, the future of this rivalry rests on two fresh faces: Caleb Williams and Jordan Love. And if this first chapter is any sign, the next decade of Bears-Packers clashes could be electric. Despite a tough rookie season where the Bears finished with just five wins, Williams impressed. He threw for 3,541 yards, 20 touchdowns, and only six interceptions—all behind a shaky line and under immense pressure. With new offensive coordinator Ben Johnson stepping in, expectations for 2025 are sky-high. Also Read: NFL star Myles Garrett's Cleveland Browns future uncertain despite $160M deal Caleb Williams isn't just here to play football. He's here to change the culture in Chicago and based on his first taste of rivalry week, he's doing just that. Follow all the live updates, scores, and highlights from the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Caleb Williams on Green Bay fans: "They suck"
It didn't take Bears quarterback Caleb Williams long to decide he hates Packers fans just like generations of Bears before him. Williams said at Fanatics Fest that when it comes to negative experiences with fans, it was the fans in Green Bay who stand out from his rookie year. Advertisement "Probably Green Bay," Williams said. "I mean, they suck. After the game, after we won at Lambeau — 1-0 at Lambeau — we tried to do the Lambeau Leap, tried to jump into the crowd where our fans were. [Packers fans] just started throwing everything at you, push you off. The Lambeau Leap, it's a real leap. It's not a little baby jump, you actually have to high jump, basically. And they're pushing you, pushing your face." By winning at Lambeau Field in Week 18, Williams salvaged a good conclusion to a disappointing rookie season. He'll be back at Lambeau in Week 14 this season, when he'll be motivated to run his record in Green Bay to 2-0. And where he's just given the fans in Green Bay some extra motivation to tell him he sucks.
