Finally a Rivalry, Bears stun Packers

The Chicago Bears finally decided to live up to their end of the bargain Sunday, defeating the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, 21-10. The Packers suffered only their third loss to the Bears in the last 21 meetings of this storied rivalry, according to an AP article on ESPN.com.

Bears coach, Lovie Smith, fulfilled his promise of beating the two-time defending champions. When hired in January, Smith vowed to make the defeat over the Packers his number one goal. But not only, did he make this victory his number one prize, he also promised he knew exactly how to beat Green Bay, beating them the last two times he faced them as the St. Louis Rams defensive coordinator.

Bears safety Mike Brown ran back a 95 yard fumble recovery in part of a 14-point swing for the Bears, and ultimately sparked their victory. It was the second longest fumble return for a score given up by Green Bay. The recovery was bittersweet, however, as the Bears lost Brown to an injury with his right Achilles tendon in the waning minutes of the game.

The Bears plan to take their new found identity to Minnesota next week to face a red-hot Vikings team. The will have to do so without Mike Brown.