Chicago Bears-New York Giants

Bears vs. Giants: A rivalry with historic championship roots.

The Chicago Bears and New York Giants have faced off in several notable games, including the 1933 NFL Championship Game, which the Bears won 23–21.

Quick Facts

League affiliation: National Football League
First meeting: 1925
Rivalry status: Active and Historic
Key era: 1980s Defensive Dominance

Lore & Background

The Bears' largest playoff comeback since the 1933 season occurred during the 2025 playoffs, when they rallied from a 21–3 halftime deficit to defeat the Green Bay Packers 31–27 in the Wild Card Round.

Reader's Guide

The Bears' 2025 season was their first under head coach Ben Johnson and their first since 1982 without Virginia Halas McCaskey, who died on February 6, 2025.

Did You Know?

The Bears clinched their first winning season since 2018 with a Week 13 road win over the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.
Caleb Williams broke Erik Kramer's single-season passing yards record for the Bears with 3,942 yards in 2025.
The Bears secured their first playoff berth since 2020 and ended a seven-year NFC North title drought in 2025.

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