UPDATE: In a surprising move ahead of their highly anticipated playoff game, the Chicago Bears have chosen to wear an all-Navy uniform combination against the Green Bay Packers, a combo that has never brought them victory. This decision comes just hours before their playoff showdown on January 14, 2023, at 8 PM ET.
The Bears are set to host their first home playoff game in eight years, yet they will don a uniform they have worn only six times in franchise history—resulting in a dismal 0-6 record. This includes four losses to their arch-rivals, the Packers. Fans are left questioning the rationale behind this decision as the team looks to break a playoff victory drought that stretches back to the 2010 season, one of the longest in the NFL.
The Bears revealed their uniform choice on Saturday, opting for a Navy jersey paired with Navy pants, a combination they have not utilized in three years. This all-Navy look was first introduced in 2002, and the team has not enjoyed success in it, losing those six games by an average of 15.2 points per game.
Historically, the Bears have worn this combination during the following games:
– 2002: Packers 34, Bears 21
– 2006: Packers 26, Bears 7
– 2016: Packers 26, Bears 10
– 2017: Falcons 23, Bears 17
– 2017: Packers 35, Bears 14
– 2022: Vikings 29, Bears 13
This playoff matchup marks the third time the Bears face the Packers in postseason history, adding even more weight to the significance of the uniform choice. Despite the home advantage, Chicago enters the game as a 2.5-point underdog.
As fans eagerly await kickoff, the choice of uniform raises eyebrows and sparks conversation. Will the Bears finally turn their luck around in this ill-fated combination, or will history repeat itself?
With the game streaming on Prime Video and NFL Plus, fans across the globe are poised to watch what could be a pivotal moment for the franchise. Stay tuned for updates as this story develops!
