CHICAGO (WLS) — ABC7’s Dionne Miller and ESPN 1000 host Jeff Meller discuss the big Bears game on Saturday night against the Packers.

The winner is in the driver’s seat to win the NFC North. Both teams are dealing with major injuries and will have some key players not in the lineup.

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What impact will that have on the game? Dionne and Jeff discuss.

Dionne also catches up with NFL Network reporter Stacey Dales who thinks the Packers injuries will be a big reason the Bears will win.

“Bet Sweats” gambling expert Sam Panayotovich goes over the Bears odds versus the Packers this weekend and also your best bet for the beginning of the College Football Playoffs. Jeff gives us the best players to start/bench as the Fantasy Football Playoffs are underway.

Sam Panayotovich goes over the Bears odds versus the Packers this weekend.

The Blackhawks are going to be without their best player Connor Bedard until at least January. Dionne discusses the impact of his absence.

A couple of local teams are in their own playoff hunt in college football. Illinois State and North Central college are hoping to keep their seasons alive with victories this weekend.

Illinois State and North Central college are hoping to keep their seasons alive with victories this weekend.

It’s always a win watching Overtime with Dionne Miller! This is the final show of 2025. Happy holidays and see you next year!

Watch “ABC7 Sports Overtime with Dionne Miller” live Fridays at 5:30 and 8 p.m., and Saturday mornings at 4:30 a.m. on ABC7 Chicago’s 24/7 stream.

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