For the first time in a month, Hicks will suit up for Chicago against their biggest rivals, where the hope is he can be his dominant self in the middle of that defensive line. Chicago needs a strong outing from Quinn and Trevis Gipson to bring some pressure on Aaron Rodgers. Outside linebacker Robert Quinn is coming off a dominant November, where he had 5.5 sacks in three games – and that was without Khalil Mack and Akiem Hicks. Advantage: Packersīears Wire: The Bears have the third most sacks in the NFL with 33. Through 12 games in 2021, Rodgers has the third-highest passer rating in football, with 23 touchdown passes and only four interceptions. Rodgers has thrown 57 career touchdown passes against Chicago, and the Packers are 22-5 in games started by Rodgers against the Bears. Justin Fields is progressing, and he has all the physical talent in the world, but he’s still a young player learning his way, and it’s possible missing two games with a rib injury will stunt his growth a little bit here to end the season. Packers Wire: Aaron Rodgers is still nursing a toe injury, but the Packers still enjoy a big advantage at the game’s most important position in this matchup.
We’ll see if Fields can rise to the occasion once again under the lights – and let’s hope the coaches let him air it out a little bit. The last time Fields played in prime time, he orchestrated what should’ve been a game-winning touchdown drive in the final two minutes against the Steelers, stepping up in a big moment. While the result probably won’t be different than if Andy Dalton or Nick Foles were suiting up, it gives fans something to look forward to in this game as Fields continues his development.
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In our weekly preview series, Alyssa Barbieri from Bears Wire and Zach Kruse from Packers Wire went deep into the matchup to determine who has the advantage at the five key factors for winning football games in the NFL.īears Wire: Quarterback Justin Fields will make his return to the starting lineup on Sunday night after missing the last two games with cracked ribs.
When it comes to determining who wins football games, there are a number of factors that contribute to a victory. Solid quarterback play, winning the line of scrimmage, protecting the football and taking it away, controlling important situations and overcoming or taking advantage of an injury situation. The Chicago Bears (4-8) will face the Green Bay Packers (9-3) on Sunday Night Football, where Chicago is looking to avoid being swept by Green Bay for the third straight year.
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