Chicago Is BACK in the Playoffs & Preparing For Green Bay Rematch | Wildcard Preview
The Stretch
Barstool Sports
4.9 • 2.9K Ratings
🗓️ 5 January 2026
⏱️ 35 minutes
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On today's episode of The Stretch we prepare for the first playoff game of the Ben Johnson era. The Bears will face off against their division rival the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the wild card playoffs. We get into our nerves and confidence about that upcoming game and more. SUPPORT THE SHOW: DraftKings - GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Token expires 2/1/26. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 1/25/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.
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| 2:02.6 | listen i'm not going to go they they are who they are this is kind of that's kind of been the |
| 2:08.7 | script for the whole season but getting a little annoyed with like not the sling starts just not playing |
| 2:13.5 | well throughout a whole game i just yesterday yeah i agree with you like Like I don't think yesterday should should change how we feel about this team, this season. Like we should we should take |
| 2:24.6 | a step back and and be like, hey, 2025 regular season was awesome. It was so much fun to watch. |
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