Ofiicial Packers vs. Bears Part Deux Discussion Thread

[Joemailman]

Packers lead all-time series 102-95-6.

Last meeting: October 17,2021. Packers defeated the Bears 24-14. This was the Aaron Rodgers "I own you" game. Rodgers had 2 TD's passing and 1 running. Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon combined for 135 yards rushing. Khalil Herbert had 97 yards rushing and 1 TD for the Bears. Justin Fields played in that game but is questionable for this one.

Offensively the Bears rank 31st in passing offense. Bears have passed for 2378 yards with 10 TD's and 14 INT's. Bears rank 9th in the NFL in rushing offense with 1501 yards and 10 TD's. David Montgomery and Khalil Herbert both average over 4 YPC. Justin Fields has 311 yards rushing.

Defensively, Bears rank 5th in passing yards allowed. However, they have given up 20 TD passes and have just 5 INT's. Bears rank 21st in run defense having allowed 1441 yards and 12 TD's.

Packers are favored by 12.5. Over/under is 43.5.

[Joemailman]

The Packers promoted Kurt Benkert and signed Danny Etling, a seventh-round draft pick by New England in 2018, to the practice squad.

Etling was a seventh-round draft pick by the New England Patriots in 2018. During his rookie training camp, he was the No. 3 quarterback behind Brady and Brian Hoyer. While he didn’t do much through the air – he had a woeful 52.3 passer rating – he made one of the plays of the preseason with an 86-yard touchdown run.

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[RashanGary]

I wonder if Rodgers should sit a week. Give his toe 21 days to heal and then hope to get lucky and not reinjure it. The way it’s going he could end up constantly rebreaking it and never be healthy enough to practice. We already have the division locked up. Maybe some caution would be better.

[Bretsky]

I wonder if Rodgers should sit a week. Give his toe 21 days to heal and then hope to get lucky and not reinjure it. The way it’s going he could end up constantly rebreaking it and never be healthy enough to practice. We already have the division locked up. Maybe some caution would be better.

No No

Get the bye (extra week) and HF advantage

[Joemailman]

How completely does Rodgers own the Bears?

Rodgers in 27 games (22-5 record): 66.5 percent, 7.64 yards per attempt, 57 touchdowns vs. 12 interceptions, 105.8 passer rating. Rodgers has 13 games with 100-plus passer ratings, or 48.1 percent of his starts against Chicago.

Bears quarterbacks in 28 games during the Rodgers era (5-23 record): 58.3 percent, 6.06 yards per attempt, 31 touchdowns vs. 43 interceptions, 70.1 passer rating. Chicago’s quarterbacks had two games with 100-plus passer ratings, or 7.1 percent.

[scharpcheddar]

Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst elevated third-string quarterback Kurt Benkert from the practice squad to the active roster on Tuesday, December 7, as a COVID-19 replacement for Week 14’s game against the Chicago Bears. The Packers also signed fourth-year quarterback Danny Etling to temporarily take Benkert’s practice-squad spot and bring their room back up to three healthy options.

[smuggler]

Jaire designated to return from IR. He's probably not going to play this week, but perhaps next week against the Ravens.

[Joemailman]

Justin Fields will start for the Bears.

Jaire Alexander will do some individual drills at practice today.

[RashanGary]

Jaire designated to return from IR. He's probably not going to play this week, but perhaps next week against the Ravens.

Crossing my fingers no setbacks. Him and Zadarius would be huge for the playoffs.

[Teamcheez1]

It would be great if Jaire, Zadarius, or Bakh can suit up and play in the last 2 or 3 games. If they can’t get healthy until the playoffs, I would consider just leaving them on IR.

[RashanGary]

It would be great if Jaire, Zadarius, or Bakh can suit up and play in the last 2 or 3 games. If they can’t get healthy until the playoffs, I would consider just leaving them on IR.

Bakh has to be feeling good about that contract he signed right before the injury.

[Joemailman]

Cobb not practicing due to core injury is a concern.

[RashanGary]

Aaron Rodgers numbers may be down from a year ago, but I think he’s playing just as well. He has a below average OL and is finding a way to function by getting rid of the ball quicker. He’s graduated to that Brees and Brady ball where the ball comes out before any harm can be done.

MVP seasons require a good supporting cast so everything can fall into place. But making chicken salad out of chicken shit can happen with elite QB play even if it doesn’t present itself as an MVP season.

[George Cumby]

I wish he would develop more patience and stop going for the kill shot all the time.

[Joemailman]

I wish he would develop more patience and stop going for the kill shot all the time.

I don't think it's a matter of patience. Rodgers believes you have to take some deep shots to keep defenses honest.