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Found December 28, 2011 on Packers Locker:
PLAYERS: Matt Flynn,  Brandon Saine,  Randall Cobb,  Aaron Rodgers,  Matthew Stafford,  Calvin Johnson,  Nate Burleson,  Titus Young,  Tony Scheffler,  Brandon Pettigrew,  Kevin Smith,  Maurice Morris,  Keiland Williams
TEAMS: Detroit Lions,  Green Bay Packers

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The Green Bay Packers have already locked up the #1 seed in the NFC Playoffs, so look for them to get their starters out of this game by the end of the first quarter.  They beat the Lions 27-15 earlier this year on Thanksgiving in Detroit.  The Lions have won three games in a row and they need a win or a Falcons’ loss to the Bucs to lock up the #5 seed.  Look for the Lions to play this like a regular game.  Here is a look at the matchups in this game: When the Packers have the ball:  The Packers’ offense is likely going to be the Matt Flynn, Brandon Saine and Randall Cobb show this weekend.  Aaron Rodgers will likely start this game, but he’s not going to play long.  Flynn will use this game as a showcase for himself as he will become a free agent next March.  The Lions are giving up 224.0 yards passing so far this year, but they have 39 sacks and 20 interceptions so far this year…so Flynn is going to have to be careful with the football.  The Lions are givin...
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