Packers to hold moment of silence for Mike Ditka before Bears game

Chicago will wear '89' decals on its helmets Sunday.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

The Packers will have a moment of silence for Ditka before their game against the Bears today, and the Bears will wear 8 Via @AlbertBreer on X

What happened: The Green Bay Packers will hold a moment of silence to honor Mike Ditka before their Sunday matchup against the Chicago Bears. Additionally, the Bears will wear '89' decals on their helmets during the game.

Why it matters: The pregame tributes unite the NFL's oldest rivals in honoring Ditka, who died Friday at age 86. The Hall of Famer remains a central figure in Chicago sports history after winning championships for the franchise as both a player and a head coach.

By the numbers: Chicago enters the matchup at 5-2 on a two-game winning streak. Green Bay sits at 4-3, with the Bears listed as.

What to watch: Kickoff between the division rivals is scheduled for Sunday afternoon.

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@AlbertBreer 2026-10-11T14:42:18.585105+00:00

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