The Bears and Packers renew their rivalry on Saturday Night Football.

The NFC North title could be decided between the Packers and Bears on Saturday. Things were made even harder for Green Bay as the visiting team.

It is a disturbingly cold night inside Soldier Field. The visiting team was most certainly feeling every bit of it on their sidelines.

Green Bay’s sideline heaters malfunctioned and stopped working. But Chicago’s heaters continued to work normally. Additionally, the Packers’ bench was ineffective for their offensive line as well.

Erin Andrews gave the update while discussing Jordan Love, who left after a brutal hit. “It’s cold over here, especially because the heaters aren’t working. And the bench for the offensive line isn’t working,” Andrews reported.

She then asked Tom Brady whether the Bears should be required to turn off their heaters to level the playing field. “I think if it happens on one side, it’s got to go to the other side,” Brady said.

The temperature is 32 degrees, but it feels like 16.

The Green Bay Packers can clinch a playoff spot in Week 16 if they win. It would also move Green Bay into first place in the NFC North. Green Bay is currently seventh in the playoff picture.

Chicago is fielding a top-10 scoring offense for the first time since that 2018 season. The Bears could secure their first playoff berth in a half-decade if they win. If they lose, not all hope is lost.

The Bears have a 78% chance to make the playoffs, according to the NFL’s Next Gen Stats.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.