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Chicago Bears’s rookie quarterback Caleb Williams has officially ignited the next chapter of the storied feud with the Green Bay Packers – this time by labeling Packers fans with a blunt verdict.
Coming during a fan Q&A at Fanatics Fest in New York, the remark underscores both his competitive edge and the intensity of one of the NFL’s fiercest rivalries.
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Williams, who declared straightforwardly, “Green Bay, they suck,” followed with a vivid account from last season’s Week 18 win at Lambeau Field.
“We tried to do the Lambeau Leap… They started throwing things at you, pushing you off…” he said. “You actually have to high jump, basically. And they’re pushing you, pushing your face.”
That Bears triumph was more than symbolic – it snapped a six-year losing streak in Green Bay and flipped the script on a rivalry rooted in over a century of contention. Lambeau defeat touched something deep for the Bears faithful; Williams simply amplified it.
Williams embraces his Chicago role
Selected first overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, Williams arrived at Chicago amid high expectations. His debut season saw flashes of brilliance – 3,541 passing yards, 20 touchdowns, and a decisive late-season flourish.
Still, he endured turbulent stretches, including a 1-12 start marred by instability on the offensive front. His 68 sacks allowed and mid-season coaching shakeups – with Matt Eberflus and Shane Waldron losing their jobs-highlighted the tough transition to the pros.
Despite those challenges, Williams rallied the season with back-to-back wins, capped by the 24-22 upset in Green Bay. Behind his confident rhetoric and commanding presence, Chicago finished eager for more.
With a revamped offensive line and fresh leadership under new head coach Ben Johnson – formerly Detroit’s offensive coordinator – the Bears are building around Williams as their long-term franchise leader. His vocal disdain for rival fans further integrates him into the city’s culture of defiance.
Rivalry intensity at Lambeau and beyond
The Bears-Packers rivalry dates to 1921 and remains the longest in NFL history, with 210 meetings to date. Chicago trails the overall series 108-96-6, but recent years have skewed heavily in Green Bay’s favor. That long-awaited win was a flashpoint-for players on the field and fans in the stands.
Attempts at the Lambeau Leap by Bears players triggered a backlash from Packers fans; hostile responses, including crowd-throwing and pushing, struck Williams deeply.
Such pushback conjures the age-old contest’s physical and emotional weight. Historically, Lambeau celebrating has been sacred territory for Packers supporters – desecrating that tradition, even accidentally, feels like crossing a line.
Williams’ harsh verdict will only consolidate that division. As Sports Illustrated noted, “Rookies who come in with bold attitudes can energize fanbases – but they also energize opposition.”
Williams is quickly embracing the role of Chicago provocateur. His comments echo earlier voices; coach Ben Johnson even admitted joy in defeating Packers boss Matt LaFleur twice annually, treating it as a badge of honor.
Next season’s rematches – Lambeau in December and Soldier Field two weeks later – now carry charged stakes. Will Williams’ words fuel his own performance? Or do they severely escalate expectations and pressure?
Packers fans, long used to dominance, will have bulletin-board material for motivation. But Williams doesn’t seem daunted; instead, he’s embracing the fire. As Packers guard amply tested in the rivalry, he explained: “We’re 10 at Lambeau right now.”
Whether the intensity Williams sparked leads to the resurgence of an era-defining contest-or a backlash-fueled backlash – one truth stands: Chicago has a quarterback unafraid to stoke the flames of hate, talk big, and confront century-old foes head-on.
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