NFL · 2026 season · 1–2–1 against the closing spread
Green Bay Packers
Next: Packers vs. Bears, Sun Oct 11, 1:00 PM ET. Packers +3, opened −2.5, total 45.5.
Packers Injury Report · Week 5
| Player | Pos | Status this week | Worth (pts) | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgerrin Cooper | LB | Active → Doubtful → Out → IR | 0.3 | Tue Oct 6, 4:56 PM |
| Aaron Banks | G | Out → Questionable | -0.2 | Tue Oct 6, 2:33 PM |
| Kevin Zeitler | G | Out → Returning | -0.2 | Mon Oct 5, 2:58 PM |
| Jacob Monk | G | Out → Questionable | -0.0 | Tue Oct 6, 2:33 PM |
Starters only, as reported by the team and ESPN. Worth = his value over his healthy backup, in points against the Packers. Questionable starters have sat 36% of the time this season.
Latest Packers News
Packers put linebacker Edgerrin Cooper on injured reserve
Green Bay moved linebacker Edgerrin Cooper to injured reserve, sidelining him for at least the next several games. The team signed linebacker Kristian Welch to the active roster and running back Damon Bankston to the practice squad, thinning the defense ahead of the Chicago game. Green Bay Packers (team site)
Wind in the Forecast for Bears at Packers
The forecast for kickoff at Lambeau Field calls for wind 16 mph, gusting 26. Strong, steady wind has historically cut scoring in the NFL, mostly through the passing and kicking games. Forecasts change; this note updates as the game gets closer.
Line moves 1.5 toward the Bears after last week's results
The consensus spread on Bears at Packers has moved from +1.5 to +3 (home side), with 7 of 7 books moving the same way (a broad, fast move). The move began within hours of the teams' last games: the market re-rating them on what it just saw, not a news story.
Line moves 1.5 toward the Bears after last week's results
The consensus spread on Bears at Packers has moved from +1.5 to +3 (home side), with 5 of 5 books moving the same way (a broad, fast move). The move began within hours of the teams' last games: the market re-rating them on what it just saw, not a news story.
Line moves 4 toward the Bears after last week's results
The consensus spread on Bears at Packers has moved from −1 to +3 (home side), with 3 of 3 books moving the same way. The move began within hours of the teams' last games: the market re-rating them on what it just saw, not a news story.
Parsons stays on PUP, won't practice this week for Packers
Micah Parsons became eligible to be activated from the physically unable to perform list but the Packers will not practice him this week. That keeps Green Bay's top pass rusher sidelined and pushes any return further down the schedule. ProFootballTalk
Line moves 4.5 toward the Bears ahead of the news
The consensus spread on Bears at Packers has moved from −2 to +2.5 (home side), with 8 of 8 books moving the same way (a broad, fast move). The market started moving 8h 22m before the report: Kevin Zeitler (G) Active to Out.
Line moves 5 toward the Bears ahead of the news
The consensus spread on Bears at Packers has moved from −2.5 to +2.5 (home side), with 8 of 8 books moving the same way (a broad, fast move). The market started moving 8h 53m before the report: Kevin Zeitler (G) Active to Out.
Line moves 4 toward the Bears ahead of the news
The consensus spread on Bears at Packers has moved from −2.5 to +1.5 (home side), with 5 of 5 books moving the same way (a broad, fast move). The market started moving 11h 00m before the report: Kevin Zeitler (G) Active to Out.
Total drops 1.5 for Bears at Packers after last week's results
The consensus total on Bears at Packers has moved from 45.5 to 44. The move began within hours of the teams' last games: the market re-rating them on what it just saw, not a news story.
Packers Beat Buccaneers 17–14 Despite Daniels Starting
Final: Green Bay Packers 17, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14. Jalon Daniels started at quarterback for Tampa Bay in place of Baker Mayfield and went 19/27 for 148 yards, 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions. The closing line was Buccaneers +2.5; Green Bay covered by 0.5. The 31 combined points went under the closing total of 39. The market moved Tampa Bay 5 points over Baker Mayfield's absence (−2.5 to +2.5); Buccaneers fell short of it by 0.5.
Packers lose LB Cooper to Achilles injury, season in doubt
Green Bay ruled out linebacker Edgerrin Cooper against Tampa Bay with an Achilles injury. There is concern the issue could cost him the remainder of the season, weakening the Packers' defense beyond Sunday. ProFootballTalk
2026 Season: How the Line Moved
| Week | Game | Opened | Closed | Move | Result | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | at Vikings | +1.5 | +2.5 | +1.0 | L 22–39 | Didn't cover |
| 2 | at Jets | −5.5 | −3 | +2.5 | W 20–17 | Push |
| 3 | vs. Falcons | −6.5 | −4.5 | +2.0 | L 14–35 | Didn't cover |
| 4 | at Buccaneers | −1.5 | −2.5 | −1.0 | W 17–14 | Covered |
| 5 | vs. Bears | −2.5 | +3 | +5.5 | Upcoming | — |
| 6 | vs. Cowboys | +2 | +2 | — | Upcoming | — |
The Packers' consensus spread (median of U.S. sportsbooks and Kalshi) at our first look and at kickoff. A positive move means the market moved against the Packers.