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Keisean Nixon's End-Zone Interception Seals Packers' Win Over Bears to Take NFC North Lead

His rise from undrafted returner to Green Bay's top corner underscores a defense built on aggressive playmaking.

Overview

  • He picked off Caleb Williams on fourth-and-1 in the end zone in the closing seconds to clinch a 28-21 victory at Lambeau Field.
  • Green Bay improved to 9-3-1 to move into first place and the NFC’s No. 2 seed, while Chicago fell to 9-4 and slid down the conference standings.
  • Earlier in the game he drew hands-to-the-face and unnecessary roughness penalties, was briefly benched, and was urged by coach Matt LaFleur to keep his poise.
  • He entered Week 14 with 16 pass breakups, near the league lead, and had allowed 38 receptions through 12 games, per Pro Football Focus.
  • Micah Parsons lauded Nixon’s tenacity after the game, and the corner’s path from undrafted Raider in 2019 to All-Pro returner and Packers starter in 2022–25 framed the moment.