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Green Bay Gets Iced in Chicago

Elsewhere, Lions break 6-game losing skid and Eagles damage Saints' run at the playoffs

By Mike Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 23, 2007 7:30 PM CST
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(Newser) – The host Chicago Bears hardly looked eliminated from the playoffs as they whipped Green Bay today, 35-7. The Packers entered the game fighting for home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, but left with no shot at that after giving up two interceptions and two blocked punts, reports the Chicago Tribune. The Bears' 11-minute, 18-play opening drive set the tone. Elsewhere:

  • Something had to give in the battle of long losing streaks as Detroit held on to beat Kansas City, backed by 102 yards rushing and a score from journeyman T.J. Duckett.
  • Donavan McNabb threw three scoring passes as Philly spoiled the Saints' shot at a wild-card spot with a 38-23 win. Kevin Curtis scored twice for the Eagles.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre looks back after their 35-7 loss to the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. With the loss, the Packers lose home field advantage throughout the playoffs to the Dallas Cowboys. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre looks back after their 35-7 loss to the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. With the loss, the Packers lose home field advantage...   (Associated Press)
Chicago Bears' Corey Graham celebrates in the end zone after scoring off a blocked punt during the third quarter of their NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Chicago Bears' Corey Graham celebrates in the end zone after scoring off a blocked punt during the third quarter of their NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field in Chicago, Sunday,...   (Associated Press)
Chicago Bears tight end Greg Olsen, center, offensive lineman Roberto Garza, left, and tight end Desmond Clark, right, stand in a cloud of steam as they huddle after Olsen's reception during the third quarter of their NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field in Chicago, Sunday,...
Chicago Bears tight end Greg Olsen, center, offensive lineman Roberto Garza, left, and tight end Desmond Clark, right, stand in a cloud of steam as they huddle after Olsen's reception during the third...   (Associated Press)
Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher smiles as he watches a replay of his fourth quarter interception for a touchdown during the Bears' 35-7 win over the Packers at Soldier Field in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher smiles as he watches a replay of his fourth quarter interception for a touchdown during the Bears' 35-7 win over the Packers at Soldier Field in Chicago, Sunday,...   (Associated Press)
Chicago Bears running back Adrian Peterson, top, carries the ball in a brief snow squall and past Green Bay packers safety Atari Bigby during the first quarter of their game at Soldier Field in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Chicago Bears running back Adrian Peterson, top, carries the ball in a brief snow squall and past Green Bay packers safety Atari Bigby during the first quarter of their game at Soldier Field in Chicago,...   (Associated Press)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Damon Huard grimaces after receiving a hit during the fourth quarter of the Detroit Lions' 25-20 win in an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Damon Huard grimaces after receiving a hit during the fourth quarter of the Detroit Lions' 25-20 win in an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. (AP Photo/Carlos...   (Associated Press)
Detroit Lions quarterback Jon Kitna (8) outruns Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Tamba Hali (91) during the second quarter of their NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Lions quarterback Jon Kitna (8) outruns Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Tamba Hali (91) during the second quarter of their NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. (AP...   (Associated Press)
Detroit Lions running back T.J. Duckett (45) is stopped by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson (56) after a 53-yard run to the Chiefs' 9-yard line in the third quarter of am NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. Duckett ran for a season-high 102 yards and...
Detroit Lions running back T.J. Duckett (45) is stopped by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson (56) after a 53-yard run to the Chiefs' 9-yard line in the third quarter of am NFL football game...   (Associated Press)
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe (82) hauls in a 36-yard touchdown pass against Detroit Lions cornerback Dovonte Edwards (33) in the fourth quarter of a football game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007 in Detroit. The Lions beat the Chiefs, 25-20. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe (82) hauls in a 36-yard touchdown pass against Detroit Lions cornerback Dovonte Edwards (33) in the fourth quarter of a football game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007...   (Associated Press)
Former Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders acknowledges the crowd as he enters Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. The Lions were celebrating the 10th anniversary of Sanders' 2,053-yard rushing season. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Former Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders acknowledges the crowd as he enters Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. The Lions were celebrating the 10th anniversary of Sanders' 2,053-yard...   (Associated Press)
New Orleans Saints receiver Lance Moore, right, can't make the catch as Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Sheldon Brown defends in the second half of their NFL football game in the Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. The Eagles won 38-23. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
New Orleans Saints receiver Lance Moore, right, can't make the catch as Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Sheldon Brown defends in the second half of their NFL football game in the Superdome in New Orleans,...   (Associated Press)
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Reggie Brown (86) catches a touchdown pass in front of New Orleans Saints linebacker Usama Young (38) in their NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Reggie Brown (86) catches a touchdown pass in front of New Orleans Saints linebacker Usama Young (38) in their NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007....   (Associated Press)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb (5) is pursued by New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Hollis Thomas (99) in their NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb (5) is pursued by New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Hollis Thomas (99) in their NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. (AP Photo/Alex...   (Associated Press)
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Reggie Brown (86) dances away from New Orleans Saints safety Josh Bullocks (29) on his way to scoring a touchdown in their NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Reggie Brown (86) dances away from New Orleans Saints safety Josh Bullocks (29) on his way to scoring a touchdown in their NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec....   (Associated Press)
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