With Brian Hoyer done for the night due to a left arm injury, the Bears had to turn to Matt Barkley at quarterback.
They got their first points on Barkley’s first series on a 39-yard field goal by Connor Barth. The Packers hold a 6-3 halftime lead in a rather ugly one at Lambeau Field.
Prior to Thursday night, Barkley had last completed a pass in a regular season game in 2013. He had four interceptions and no touchdowns in his career prior to this game.
CBS reported that Hoyer suffered a broken left arm.
The Packers got a field goal on their first series and the Bears got a goal line stop inside the 1 on the Packers’ second drive. The Packers took the lead on Mason Crosby’s second field goal of the night late in the first half.
The Packers are again struggling offensively and two of their biggest plays have come via penalty. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is 19-of-30 for 150 yards.
Bears guard Kyle Long is questionable to return due to an arm injury. Packers rookie running back Don Jackson is also out with a hand injury, leaving wide receiver Ty Montgomery as the Packers’ top option at running back.