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Injury News

Morgan Burnett looking iffy for Sunday

In a secondary that is suddenly overflowing with youth, the Packers really need to have a veteran presence to hold it all together.  So knowing safety Morgan Burnett may not play due to a nagging calf injury is not the news they want to hear.  Not only the most experienced defensive back they have, he’s also a key part of their run defense (+10.1 PFF rating in 2014).





Alshon Jeffery progressing well

Having been declared “day-to-day” for three weeks, it was heartening for the Bears to see their best wide receiver in Alshon Jeffery back on the field.  Without him, the passing offense has struggled to get anything going.  Recent indications are his own calf problem is healing well and odds are good he should be able to play barring a setback.

Key Matchups

Randall Cobb vs. Kyle Fuller

Few players on the Packers roster have given the Bears fits more than Randall Cobb.  The speedy Packers receiver has basically had his way with them the past couple years.  So far nobody has stepped up to stop him.  All eyes are now fixed on second-year corner Kyle Fuller.  A 1st round pick last season, he’s expected to take on a big role this year.  Cobb will be his first assignment.

How each performs will greatly determine the outcome.

Packers LBs vs. Matt Forte

Two key defensive linemen in Letroy Guion and Datone Jones will be out for the game due to suspension.  That leaves the Packers front awfully thin, and the burden of stopping the run even heavier on their linebackers.  Matt Forte has really given them problems at Soldier Field the past two years.  Mistakes can be ill-afforded with the added issues in the secondary.