Both of these teams have had lots of injuries this season. Â However, their backups have managed to keep both of these teams in the playoff race. Â Now, both teams have some of their starters back just in time for a win or go home game. Â One of those starters making his returns, quarterback and game changer, Aaron Rodgers.
After missing seven straight games with a broken collarbone, Rodgers has been cleared by the medical staff to return to the field. Â Also, Randall Cobb will be back for the final game of the season. Â Green Bay will be without linebacker Clay Matthews, however. Â The Bears, got their big players back last week, quarterback Jay Cutler and linebacker Lance Briggs, but had an embarrassing loss in Philadelphia. Â They can still win the NFC North with a win today, however.
These two teams have the talent to be in the playoffs, but neither could get into a hot streak and run away with this division. Â Chicago will have to establish pressure on Rodgers early. Â Whether he is rusty or not, he will be weary of taking his first hit since returning from injury. Â The Bears have a high powered offense and will need to put up more than the eleven points that they put up last week. Â For the NFC North title and a spot in the playoffs, Packers vs. Bears- who you takin?
