Lance Briggs credits Bears for win over Packers despite draft spot

There was much conversation about the Chicago Bears' win over their bitter rival Green Bay Packers to close out the 2024 season. Some of the narrative was anger for the Bears' win costing them a higher slot in the 2025 NFL draft, while others felt a win over the Packers was necessary to only stop the season losing streak, but the losing streak to Green Bay, as well.

Losing 10 straight games on the season and losing the last 11 matchups to Green Bay -- while not winning at Lambeau Field since 2015 -- there was plenty of pride at stake for the team and organization. One player who knows how meaningful the rivalry between both teams can be is former linebacker Lance Briggs, who provided insight…