Aaron Rodgers couldn’t resist taking one more jab at Chicago on Sunday. Despite not suiting up for the Steelers, the future Hall of Famer made headlines when he declared that “Soldier Field is my home” and reminded everyone that he still “owns the Chicago Bears.” It was classic Rodgers — confident, sharp-tongued, and guaranteed to stir up an already fired-up fanbase.
But for once, the script flipped.
The Bears didn’t just win on the field; they won the moment. Rodgers words, meant to poke at Chicago’s long-running frustration with him, instead highlighted how different things feel in 2025. For the first time in years, the Bears were the ones controlling the narrative. Caleb Williams delivered a composed performance. Ben Johnson’s offense looked modern and prepared. And Chicago walked out with a victory that felt bigger than the scoreboard. The Bears are 8-3 and control their own destiny.
Rodgers has tormented the Bears for nearly two decades, so anytime he talks, fans listen — even when it’s from the sidelines. His declaration that he still “owns” the franchise would have stung in years past. This time, though, it almost sounded like a reminder of a chapter Chicago is finally closing.
The Bears may not be done hearing from Rodgers, but this Sunday belonged to them. They heard the trash talk. They took the jab. And they still walked away winners.
If football is about moments, then this was a rare one: the Bears didn’t just beat the Steelers — they beat the ghost of Aaron Rodgers, too. Even if he didn't suit up on Sunday.
