Green Bay's dominant 31-7 victory over Chicago on Sunday at Lambeau Field was overshadowed by a sideline altercation that has sparked debate across social media and among fans of both teams.
Packers first-round receiver Matthew Golden fielded a punt late in the first half and ran approximately 17 yards downfield before colliding with a Bears coach near the Chicago sideline. Golden remained at full speed during the collision, and witnesses said the coach was blindsided.
As Golden jogged back onto the field, Bears kicker Cairo Santos appeared to attempt to trip him. The kick did not land, but the gesture was visible on the broadcast.
Neither player drew a flag from officials.
"Yeah, he did. He did. But it's all good. I ain't got nothing to say to him," Golden said after the game, when asked about Santos's attempted trip.
Golden finished with six catches for a career-high 123 yards, including a 50-yard reception.
Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin took a different approach, firing back at Bears receiver Luther Burden III on social media, suggesting that Burden had "quit today" and wasn't willing to play. Franklin's comment appeared to be a response to pre-game remarks from Burden, who had said Chicago wanted to "beat them real bad and make them quit."
The Packers and Bears will meet again on Christmas Day in Chicago. The Vikings currently lead the NFC North at 5-0, while Green Bay, Chicago and Detroit are all 3-2.
