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Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love was nominated for two NFL awards this season, including the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, announced on Dec. 4, and the earlier announced Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award.
Love and the Chicago Bears' nominee, D.J. Moore, will square off at 3:25 p.m. Dec. 7 when the Packers host the Bears at Lambeau Field.
The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award is the league’s most prestigious honor, recognizing players who excel on the field and demonstrate a commitment to creating a positive impact beyond the game.
Two Packers players won the award or its predecessor, including Bart Starr, the first award winner, in 1969, and Jim Flanagan in 2000. Two players with ties to the Packers won the award while on other teams, including John Hadl of the San Diego Chargers in 1971 and Kurt Warner of the Arizona Cardinals in 2008. Four Chicago Bears received the award, including Walter Payton himself. It was named for him after his death in 1999.
The Packers club winner, Love launched his foundation, Hands of 10ve, in 2024 to empower children to participate in sports, raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention, and foster stronger relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
Love participated in fundraising for the Salvation Army of Greater Green Bay, Rawhide Youth Services and the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation. He sponsored community walks in Brown County and Kern County, California, to raise visibility for organizations dedicated to suicide prevention and support those affected by loss. In April, Love visited the Kern County Youth Detention Center in Bakersfield to talk about the importance of making positive choices, surprising each at-risk youth attendee with a $20,000 scholarship toward trade school or college. Love raised awareness and funds for the Bakersfield Police Activities League (PAL) through the NFL's My Cause My Cleats initiative.
A charity chosen by each team’s club nominee will receive up to $40,000, and the nonprofit chosen by the overall national winner will receive up to $250,000. All funds are donations by the NFL Foundation and the Nationwide Foundation.
Fans can participate in Nationwide's annual Charity Challenge, by posting #WPMOYChallenge along with the last name/X [Twitter] handle of their chosen player or by voting directly on NFL.com/ManOfTheYear. The charitable beneficiary of the player who receives the most collective hashtag mentions and online votes will win an additional $35,000 donation from Nationwide.
Love also is the Packers' nominee for the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award. No Packers player has won the 12-year-old award, although Charles Woodson did receive it in 2015 when he was with the Oakland Raiders.
The award is presented each year to an NFL player who best demonstrates the qualities of on-field sportsmanship, including fair play, respect for the game and opponents, and integrity in competition. The winner will be announced on Feb. 5 as part of NFL Honors during Super Bowl week. He will receive a $25,000 donation from the NFL Foundation to a charity of his choice.
[IMG alt="Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) is tackled by Chicago Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. (99) against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, January 5, 2024 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin"]https://media.zenfs.com/en/green-bay-press-gazette/5c7d1c16f71c9a9fb06ef0829657e6cb[/IMG]
Cold seems to cover it. The National Weather Services says Sunday will be sunny with a high of 18 degrees. The low for the day will be 1 below zero.
Bella Cain, a top 40 country band, will sing the national anthem before the Packers-Bears game.
Titletown Gameday Live, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:55 p.m. will include 2000s cover band Smart Mouth on the Titletown district stage near South Ridge Road.
Packers alumni at Titletown will include Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame members Robert Brooks and Ken Ruettgers.
[IMG alt="Crews work to clear snow from a Lambeau Field parking lot on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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Packers alumni tours will be available on Dec. 6, the day before the game. Tour leaders will include Ty Montgomery at noon; Davon House at 12:15 p.m.; Antonio Freeman at 12:45, 1:45 and 2:45 p.m.; LeRoy Butler at 4:15, 5:15 and 6:15 p.m.
Tours also will be available at 9:15 and 10:15 a.m. Dec. 8 with Antonio Freeman.
USA TODAY and Sports Illustrated ranked Lambeau Field No. 1 among the 30 stadiums in the NFL to attend a football game. SI sums it up nicely: "Football is Lambeau Field, and Lambeau Field is football."
In addition, sports betting site Bookies.com, said Lambeau Field provides the best pregame experience — tailgating, stadium location and accessibility, nearby entertainment and family friendliness — in the NFL.
Lambeau Field parking lots open four hours before game time, so 11:25 a.m. before the Bears game. The Lambeau Field bowl opens two hours before the 3:15 p.m. kickoff. The Lambeau Field Atrium, including the Packers Pro Shop, is open only to ticketed fans.
Lambeau Field and all Packers-owned businesses in Titletown are cashless.
For those who have parking passes, the Lambeau Field lots open four hours before game time. For those who do not, parking is available at homes and businesses around Lambeau Field. Generally, parking is between $20 and $60, depending on distance from the stadium.
Free parking on streets around Lambeau also is an option, but be mindful of parking-restriction signs, especially west and south of the stadium.
Green Bay Metro offers four free shuttle routes, with buses leaving to and from Lambeau on the half-hour from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and again from the end of the game until 7 p.m. Routes to Lambeau Field run from Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport, downtown Green Bay, the far east side and points in between.
Lamers Express offers shuttle service from multiple sites in the Green Bay metro area.
Lamers' schedules and routes are available here.
Lambeau Field is 4.4 miles from the airport and 3.4 miles from downtown Green Bay.
[IMG alt="Crews work to clear snow from a Lambeau Field parking lot on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin"]https://media.zenfs.com/en/green-bay-press-gazette/aca0e3035bf9baf592868e5897e36b90[/IMG]
The late afternoon game is on Fox, with Kevin Burkhardt on play-by-play, Tom Brady as analyst, and Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi on the sidelines.
The game will be broadcast nationwide except for most of Arizona and Southern California, which will see the Los Angeles Rams versus the Arizona Cardinals.
Packers games can be heard on the Packers Radio Network, which includes 54 stations in Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, North Dakota and South Dakota. WRIT-Milwaukee, 95.7 BIG FM, is the flagship station. Wayne Larrivee does play-by-play and two-time Packers Pro Bowler Larry McCarren provides analysis. Former Packers fullback John Kuhn will be on the sideline.
The radio broadcast will be streamed at Packers.com. The Packers mobile app will stream the radio broadcast within the Packers' home market, per NFL broadcast restrictions. Fans within the Packers' local home marketing area can listen to the game on packers.com.
The Chicago metro area is the 3rd largest market in the NFL and Green Bay the smallest. The Chicago metro area includes 9.5 million people, while Green Bay has 328,268.
Contact Richard Ryman at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter at @RichRymanPG, on Instagram at @rrymanPG.
This article originally appeared on Green Bay Press-Gazette: Jordan Love nominated for Walter Payton award and other things to know
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Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love was nominated for two NFL awards this season, including the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, announced on Dec. 4, and the earlier announced Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award.
Love and the Chicago Bears' nominee, D.J. Moore, will square off at 3:25 p.m. Dec. 7 when the Packers host the Bears at Lambeau Field.
The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award is the league’s most prestigious honor, recognizing players who excel on the field and demonstrate a commitment to creating a positive impact beyond the game.
Two Packers players won the award or its predecessor, including Bart Starr, the first award winner, in 1969, and Jim Flanagan in 2000. Two players with ties to the Packers won the award while on other teams, including John Hadl of the San Diego Chargers in 1971 and Kurt Warner of the Arizona Cardinals in 2008. Four Chicago Bears received the award, including Walter Payton himself. It was named for him after his death in 1999.
The Packers club winner, Love launched his foundation, Hands of 10ve, in 2024 to empower children to participate in sports, raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention, and foster stronger relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
Love participated in fundraising for the Salvation Army of Greater Green Bay, Rawhide Youth Services and the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation. He sponsored community walks in Brown County and Kern County, California, to raise visibility for organizations dedicated to suicide prevention and support those affected by loss. In April, Love visited the Kern County Youth Detention Center in Bakersfield to talk about the importance of making positive choices, surprising each at-risk youth attendee with a $20,000 scholarship toward trade school or college. Love raised awareness and funds for the Bakersfield Police Activities League (PAL) through the NFL's My Cause My Cleats initiative.
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A charity chosen by each team’s club nominee will receive up to $40,000, and the nonprofit chosen by the overall national winner will receive up to $250,000. All funds are donations by the NFL Foundation and the Nationwide Foundation.
Fans can participate in Nationwide's annual Charity Challenge, by posting #WPMOYChallenge along with the last name/X [Twitter] handle of their chosen player or by voting directly on NFL.com/ManOfTheYear. The charitable beneficiary of the player who receives the most collective hashtag mentions and online votes will win an additional $35,000 donation from Nationwide.
Love also is the Packers' nominee for the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award. No Packers player has won the 12-year-old award, although Charles Woodson did receive it in 2015 when he was with the Oakland Raiders.
The award is presented each year to an NFL player who best demonstrates the qualities of on-field sportsmanship, including fair play, respect for the game and opponents, and integrity in competition. The winner will be announced on Feb. 5 as part of NFL Honors during Super Bowl week. He will receive a $25,000 donation from the NFL Foundation to a charity of his choice.
[IMG alt="Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) is tackled by Chicago Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. (99) against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, January 5, 2024 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin"]https://media.zenfs.com/en/green-bay-press-gazette/5c7d1c16f71c9a9fb06ef0829657e6cb[/IMG]
What is the weather forecast for the Packers-Bears game?
Cold seems to cover it. The National Weather Services says Sunday will be sunny with a high of 18 degrees. The low for the day will be 1 below zero.
Who will sing the national anthem at the Packers-Bears game?
Bella Cain, a top 40 country band, will sing the national anthem before the Packers-Bears game.
Gameday at Titletown with band, alumni
Titletown Gameday Live, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:55 p.m. will include 2000s cover band Smart Mouth on the Titletown district stage near South Ridge Road.
Packers alumni at Titletown will include Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame members Robert Brooks and Ken Ruettgers.
[IMG alt="Crews work to clear snow from a Lambeau Field parking lot on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin"]https://media.zenfs.com/en/green-bay-press-gazette/fbafd5d4343c5a15df8b200e961c40b9[/IMG]
Packers alumni tours available day before and day after game
Packers alumni tours will be available on Dec. 6, the day before the game. Tour leaders will include Ty Montgomery at noon; Davon House at 12:15 p.m.; Antonio Freeman at 12:45, 1:45 and 2:45 p.m.; LeRoy Butler at 4:15, 5:15 and 6:15 p.m.
Tours also will be available at 9:15 and 10:15 a.m. Dec. 8 with Antonio Freeman.
Lambeau Field ranked No. 1
USA TODAY and Sports Illustrated ranked Lambeau Field No. 1 among the 30 stadiums in the NFL to attend a football game. SI sums it up nicely: "Football is Lambeau Field, and Lambeau Field is football."
In addition, sports betting site Bookies.com, said Lambeau Field provides the best pregame experience — tailgating, stadium location and accessibility, nearby entertainment and family friendliness — in the NFL.
When will the stadium open?
Lambeau Field parking lots open four hours before game time, so 11:25 a.m. before the Bears game. The Lambeau Field bowl opens two hours before the 3:15 p.m. kickoff. The Lambeau Field Atrium, including the Packers Pro Shop, is open only to ticketed fans.
Lambeau Field and all Packers-owned businesses in Titletown are cashless.
Where can fans park?
For those who have parking passes, the Lambeau Field lots open four hours before game time. For those who do not, parking is available at homes and businesses around Lambeau Field. Generally, parking is between $20 and $60, depending on distance from the stadium.
Free parking on streets around Lambeau also is an option, but be mindful of parking-restriction signs, especially west and south of the stadium.
Green Bay Metro provides free shuttle service
Green Bay Metro offers four free shuttle routes, with buses leaving to and from Lambeau on the half-hour from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and again from the end of the game until 7 p.m. Routes to Lambeau Field run from Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport, downtown Green Bay, the far east side and points in between.
Lamers Express offers shuttle service from multiple sites in the Green Bay metro area.
Lamers' schedules and routes are available here.
Lambeau Field is 4.4 miles from the airport and 3.4 miles from downtown Green Bay.
[IMG alt="Crews work to clear snow from a Lambeau Field parking lot on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin"]https://media.zenfs.com/en/green-bay-press-gazette/aca0e3035bf9baf592868e5897e36b90[/IMG]
Where can you watch the Packers-Bears game?
The late afternoon game is on Fox, with Kevin Burkhardt on play-by-play, Tom Brady as analyst, and Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi on the sidelines.
The game will be broadcast nationwide except for most of Arizona and Southern California, which will see the Los Angeles Rams versus the Arizona Cardinals.
Here's where to listen to the game on radio
Packers games can be heard on the Packers Radio Network, which includes 54 stations in Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, North Dakota and South Dakota. WRIT-Milwaukee, 95.7 BIG FM, is the flagship station. Wayne Larrivee does play-by-play and two-time Packers Pro Bowler Larry McCarren provides analysis. Former Packers fullback John Kuhn will be on the sideline.
The radio broadcast will be streamed at Packers.com. The Packers mobile app will stream the radio broadcast within the Packers' home market, per NFL broadcast restrictions. Fans within the Packers' local home marketing area can listen to the game on packers.com.
Chicago is 3rd largest market; Green Bay the smallest
The Chicago metro area is the 3rd largest market in the NFL and Green Bay the smallest. The Chicago metro area includes 9.5 million people, while Green Bay has 328,268.
Contact Richard Ryman at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter at @RichRymanPG, on Instagram at @rrymanPG.
This article originally appeared on Green Bay Press-Gazette: Jordan Love nominated for Walter Payton award and other things to know
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