We have an NFC North battle coming on “Sunday Night Football” in Week 14, and the matchup is one that will be very familiar to NFL fans. It is the longest-running rivalry in the NFL, after all.
The Packers and the Bears are squaring off in a rivalry game that could ultimately decide the fate of the NFC North. The Packers entered Week 14 with a four-game lead on the Vikings who played on “Thursday Night Football.” Essentially, the Packers need to win just once more to virtually lock up the division.
Meanwhile, the Bears are on the outskirts of the Wild Card race. They don’t figure to make a late-season playoff run, so this could be one of their most important remaining games during the 2021 NFL season.
The Bears and Packers always bring their A-games when they face off, and this will be no different. Expect the Lambeau Field crowd to be amped up for this one, as they’ll know what’s on the line for the Packers with a victory.
Below is more about the Week 14 matchup, plus everything to know about how to watch “Sunday Night Football.”
MORE: Watch Packers vs. Bears live with fuboTV (7-day free trial)
Who plays on ‘Sunday Night Football’ tonight?
- Matchup: Bears at Packers
- Location: Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
The Bears (4-8) are traveling to Green Bay to face the Packers (9-3) in the 204th all-time meeting between these two teams. The rivalry dates back to 1921, when the Bears — then known as the Staleys — beat the Packers 20-0.
This time around, the Packers have a clear advantage. The team is coming off a bye week that allowed Aaron Rodgers to get his injured toe some rest. Aaron Jones also had another week of rehab for his MCL sprain, so he could be ready to return to the field and give the Packers’ offense a boost.
It also helps that Green Bay’s defense ranks among the top-10 stop units in terms of total yardage and top-five in scoring defense this year. Joe Barry has done a nice job in Green Bay despite a slow start to the season. They should be able to slow the Bears down a bit.
The Bears have one of the worst offenses in the NFL. Andy Dalton has started the last two games with Justin Fields injured, and he threw four interceptions against the Cardinals. When Fields has played, he has largely struggled, as Matt Nagy hasn’t been able to get him going at all.
On the bright side for the Bears, their running game performed well against the Cardinals, so perhaps David Montgomery can carry them in this matchup. Still, this should prove to be a tough one for Chicago, but it may also be the most important game remaining in their season. They’re probably not going on a surprise playoff run, but perhaps they can treat the Packers as their “Super Bowl” of 2021.
Of course, that will be easier said than done. Nagy has beaten the Packers just once in seven tries. The Packers have won 20 of the last 23 games against the Bears dating back to December of 2008.
What time is the NFL game tonight?
- Date: Sunday, Dec. 12
- Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
The Packers vs. Bears game will begin at 8:20 p.m. ET. The game will take place at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
What channel is “Sunday Night Football” on tonight?
“Sunday Night Football” continues to be broadcast on NBC, and the network will air the Bears at Packers game in Week 14. Play-by-play man Al Michaels will be in the booth along with in-game analyst Cris Collinsworth. Michele Tafoya will be the sideline reporter for the game.
Drew Brees, Tony Dungy, Mike Tirico, Chris Simms, Mike Florio, Jac Collinsworth and Maria Taylor will be among the personalities that host NBC’s pregame and halftime coverage of the game.
Streamers will be able to watch this contest by using NBCSports.com, the NBC Sports App, Peacock or fuboTV, which offers a 7-day free trial.
Meanwhile, viewers in Canada can watch the game on DAZN free with a 30-day trial.
NFL live stream for ‘Sunday Night Football’
All “Sunday Night Football” games are broadcast on NBC, which owns the exclusive broadcast rights for the program. As such, the network’s online platforms — including the NBC Sports app and NBC Sports.com — are the best places for cable and satellite subscribers to watch the game. The company’s relatively new streaming service, Peacock, also stream the game free.
For cord-cutters, there are plenty of live streaming options for “Sunday Night Football.” Below are all of them.
| Streaming option | Cable subscription needed? | Free? | Cost | Free trial? |
| NBC Sports | Yes | Yes | – | – |
| Peacock | No | Yes | – | – |
| NFL App | Yes | Yes | – | – |
| Yahoo! Sports App | No | Yes | – | – |
| fuboTV | No | No | $60/month | Yes |
| AT&T TV Now | No | No | $55/month | Yes |
| Hulu Plus Live TV | No | No | $55/month | Yes |
| Sling TV | No | No | $30/month | Yes |
| YouTube TV | No | No | $65/month | Yes |
Chicago Bears schedule 2021
| Week | Date | Opponent | Kickoff time | TV |
| 1 | Sept. 12 | at L.A. Rams | 8:20 p.m. ET | NBC |
| 2 | Sept. 19 | vs. Bengals | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 3 | Sept. 26 | at Browns | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 4 | Oct. 3 | vs. Lions | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 5 | Oct. 10 | at Raiders | 4:05 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 6 | Oct. 17 | vs. Packers | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 7 | Oct. 24 | at Buccaneers | 4:25 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 8 | Oct. 31 | vs. 49ers | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 9 | Nov. 8 | at Steelers | 8:15 p.m. ET | ESPN |
| 10 | Nov. 14 | Bye | ||
| 11 | Nov. 21 | vs. Ravens | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 12 | Nov. 25 | at Lions | 12:30 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 13 | Dec. 5 | vs. Cardinals | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 14 | Dec. 12 | at Packers | 8:20 p.m. ET | NBC |
| 15 | Dec. 20 | vs. Vikings | 8:15 p.m. ET | ESPN |
| 16 | Dec. 26 | at Seahawks | 4:05 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 17 | Jan. 2 | vs. Giants | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 18 | Jan. 9 | at Vikings | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
Green Bay Packers schedule 2021
| Week | Date | Opponent | Kickoff time | TV |
| 1 | Sept. 12 | at Saints | 4:25 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 2 | Sept. 20 | vs. Lions | 8:15 p.m. ET | ESPN |
| 3 | Sept. 26 | at 49ers | 8:20 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 4 | Oct. 3 | vs. Steelers | 4:25 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 5 | Oct. 10 | at Bengals | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 6 | Oct. 17 | at Bears | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 7 | Oct. 24 | vs. Washington | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 8 | Oct. 28 | at Cardinals | 8:20 p.m. ET | NFL/FOX |
| 9 | Nov. 7 | at Chiefs | 4:25 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 10 | Nov. 14 | vs. Sehawks | 4:25 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 11 | Nov. 21 | at Vikings | 1 p.m. ET | ESPN |
| 12 | Nov. 28 | vs. L.A. Rams | 4:25 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 13 | Dec. 5 | BYE | ||
| 14 | Dec. 12 | vs. Bears | 8:20 p.m. ET | NBC |
| 15 | Dec. 19 | at Ravens | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 16 | Dec. 25 | vs. Browns | 3:30 p.m. ET | NFL/FOX |
| 17 | Jan. 2 | vs. Vikings | 8:20 p.m. ET | NBC |
| 18 | Jan. 9 | at Lions | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
Sunday Night Football schedule 2021
| Week | Date | Matchup |
| 1 | Sept. 9 (Thur.) | Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Dallas Cowboys |
| Sept. 12 | Los Angeles Rams vs. Chicago Bears | |
| 2 | Sept. 19 | Baltimore Ravens vs. Kansas City Chiefs |
| 3 | Sept. 26 | San Francisco 49ers vs. Green Bay Packers |
| 4 | Oct. 3 | New England Patriots vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 5 | Oct. 10 | Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills |
| 6 | Oct. 17 | Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Seattle Seahawks |
| 7 | Oct. 24 | San Francisco 49ers vs. Indianapolis Colts |
| 8 | Oct. 31 | Minnesota Vikings vs. Dallas Cowboys |
| 9 | Nov. 7 | Los Angeles Rams vs. Tennessee Titans |
| 10 | Nov. 14 | Las Vegas Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs |
| 11 | Nov. 21 | Los Angeles Chargers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 12 | Nov. 28 | Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns |
| 13 | Dec. 5 | Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers |
| 14 | Dec. 12 | Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears |
| 15 | Dec. 19 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New Orleans Saints |
| 16 | Dec. 26 | Washington Football Team vs. Dallas Cowboys |
| 17 | Jan. 2 | Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings |
| 18 | Jan. 9 | TBD |
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