Bears Rally Past Packers, But Equanimeous St. Brown Isn’t Giving Them Credit - And Fans Are Letting Him Hear It
The Bears are still dancing, and the Packers are already booking tee times. That’s the reality after a stunning NFC Wild Card finish that saw Chicago erase a fourth-quarter deficit to knock out their longtime rivals, 31-27, at Soldier Field.
It was a game Green Bay looked to have in hand. They had built a sizable lead and, for much of the night, controlled the tempo.
But when the moment got big, the Bears got bigger - and the Packers couldn’t close. Caleb Williams and the Chicago offense found a rhythm late, and the defense made just enough stops to flip the script and punch a ticket to the Divisional Round.
But don’t count Equanimeous St. Brown among those ready to give the Bears full credit.
"The Bears didn’t win that st, the Packers lost it,"** said the former Green Bay wide receiver on a recent episode of The St. Brown Podcast, which he co-hosts with his younger brother, Lions star Amon-Ra St. Brown.
It was a bold statement - and one that immediately lit a fire under Bears fans.
Social Media Claps Back
Chicago fans didn’t waste time responding. From sarcastic jabs to outright mockery, social media was quick to remind Equanimeous that the scoreboard doesn’t lie - and neither does the playoff bracket.
One fan quipped: “Like he did during his Bears career, ESB dropped the ball here. Bears took that win, nothing was given away.”
Another chimed in with a vacation-themed jab: “We filming this from Panama or Cancun fellas?”
And there was no shortage of others echoing the same sentiment: if you're not in the playoffs, maybe hold the shade.
Familiar Faces, Familiar Frustration
Equanimeous’ comments hit a little differently considering he’s worn both jerseys in this rivalry. Drafted by the Packers in the sixth round back in 2018, he spent three seasons in Green Bay, tallying 543 receiving yards and a single touchdown on 37 receptions. He later had a stint in Chicago, though it didn’t leave much of a mark statistically.
Still, his roots are deeper in Green Bay, and that loyalty clearly came through in his reaction to the loss. From his perspective, the Packers let one get away - and he’s not alone in feeling that way. Green Bay had chances to ice the game and simply didn’t execute when it mattered most.
But here’s the thing: playoff football doesn’t grade on a curve. You either make the plays or you don’t.
And while the Packers faltered late, the Bears made the plays they needed to make. That comeback didn’t happen by accident.
Caleb Williams, in his first postseason appearance, showed poise beyond his years. The offensive line gave him time, the receivers got separation, and the defense came up with timely stops.
That’s how you win in January.
Rivalry Fuel, Postseason Fire
This is the kind of finish that adds another layer to one of the NFL’s oldest rivalries. The Bears didn’t just beat the Packers - they ended their season. And they did it in comeback fashion, at home, with a rookie quarterback leading the charge.
Whether Equanimeous wants to credit the Bears or not, the result is the same: Chicago is moving on, and Green Bay is heading home. And for Bears fans, that’s sweet enough without the extra salt.
As for Equanimeous? He might want to avoid the Windy City for a little while - or at least log off social media.