Thursday will bring us the NFL's annual "Hold Your Breath Night," when the only goal is to avoid senseless injuries in the most meaningless game in what is already a mostly insignificant preseason. Keeping in mind that health is the entire focus, let's set up preseason Week 4 in the NFC North.

Chicago Bears
Opponent: Cleveland Browns
Location: Cleveland Browns Stadium
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Personnel notes: The team has already confirmed that quarterback Jay Cutler won't play. Instead, new backup Todd Collins will see extensive playing time in hopes of solidifying the No. 2 spot. There is no official word on the rest of the team's front-line players, but it's hard to imagine the Bears risking hobbled linebackers Brian Urlacher (calf) and Lance Briggs (ankle). The offensive line could probably use the extra work after failing to establish much of a preseason rhythm. Is that important enough to suit up Thursday night? I actually think so.

Detroit Lions
Opponent: Buffalo Bills
Location: Ford Field
Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
Personnel notes: Quarterback Matthew Stafford said earlier this week that he would play. Coach Jim Schwartz wouldn't confirm that plan and said his thoughts could change in the hours leading up to the game. If Stafford and the rest of the first-team offense play, it's likely to be only for a series or two. The same goes for the first-team defense, although a few front-line linebackers and defensive backs probably need to play in order to secure their starting jobs.

Green Bay Packers
Opponent: Kansas City Chiefs
Location: Arrowhead Stadium
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Personnel notes: Coach Mike McCarthy said his plan was to play starters for one series, although it's possible that quarterback Aaron Rodgers might not join them. As Jason Wilde of ESPNMilwaukee.com points out, Rodgers has gotten the No. 1 offense to the sideline quickly in preseason finales by throwing a deep touchdown pass right away. No matter what McCarthy ends up doing, linebacker Clay Matthews (hamstring) is one starter who definitely won't play.

Minnesota Vikings
Opponent: Denver Broncos
Location: Metrodome
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Personnel notes: Coach Brad Childress was giving consideration to playing starters for a few series, something he hasn't done in the preseason finale since 2006. The offense could use the extra work, but remember, the Vikings open the regular season three days early. Playing one series Thursday night won't offer much benefit, but substantial playing time would result in limited recovery time before making the Sept. 9 trip to New Orleans. Chances are that Childress will choose rest, but stranger things have happened.