PACKERS Packers 'hurt' after failing to take advantage of late lead in Chicago Paul Bretl For the State Journal Dec 21, 2025 Dec 21, 2025 Updated Jul 3, 2026 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save First place in the NFC North Division and the two seed in the NFC playoff standings. It was all right there for the taking for the Green Bay Packers.kAm&?E:= :E H2D?’E]k^AmkAmtCC@C 27E6C 6CC@C :? 4C:E:42= >@>6?ED =65 E@ E96 k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^>25:D@?]4@>^DA@CED^AC@76DD:@?2=^?7=^A24<6CD^2CE:4=60g_af_eee\75c6\chd_\gbeh\f476dh5bddd`]9E>=Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qm!24<6CD’ 4@==2AD6 6? 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