They started slow, and the Chicago Bears took the lead on three separate occasions in the first half, churning out yards in bunches.
They made mistakes, evidenced by three defensive penalties committed on a single drive in the second quarter, a drive that ended with a rushing touchdown by Bears’ tailback Matt Forte.
And then, with the game undecided in the fourth quarter, with the Bears on offense and a chance to tie with a touchdown and 2-point conversion, the defense for the Green Bay Packers jolted to life to prevent hysteria.