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Found December 25, 2011 on Packers Locker:
PLAYERS: Jermichael Finley,  Jordy Nelson,  Randall Cobb,  James Jones,  Donald Driver,  Ryan Grant,  Josh McCown,  Kahlil Bell
TEAMS: Chicago Bears,  Green Bay Packers

The Green Bay Packers lost their first game last weekend in K.C. against the Chiefs, so look for them to be very focused tonight against their bitter rivals….the Chicago Bears.  The Bears have lost four games in a row, but they can still make the playoffs if they win their last two games and the Falcons lose their last two games.  The Packers beat the Bears 27-17 earlier this year in Chicago.  Here is a look at the matchups in this game: When the Packers have the ball:  The Packers are going to come out throwing the ball.  Rodgers is going to spread the field out tonight and move the ball around to his receivers.  Look for TE Jermichael Finley to have a big game as he is a mis-match physically for the Bears’ safeties.  WRs Jordy Nelson, Randall Cobb, James Jones and Donald Driver give Rodgers a lot of other options in the passing game tonight against a Bears’ D that is giving up 254.4 yards passing per game so far this year.  Ryan Grant will lend ground support for...
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