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| SCOUTING REPORT |
The Packers' defense will put a lot of pressure on the inexperienced OrtonWhile the Packers have been revitalized by their amazing veteran signal caller, the 2006 NFC champions have been eliminated in Week 15. With the Cowboys stumbling a week ago, the Packers are breathing down their neck to position themselves for the No. 1 playoff spot. Green Bay made it interesting in last week's contest versus the Rams and will look for a better overall effort vs. a struggling Bears club. Throw out the records in this NFC North divisional matchup because there is no love loss between these two clubs. |
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| Matchup |
| | W-L | PF | PA | HOME | ROAD | DIV | CONF |
| GNB | 13-3 | 435 | 291 | 7-1 | 6-2 | 4-2 | 9-3 |
| CHI | 7-9 | 334 | 348 | 4-4 | 3-5 | 2-4 | 4-8 |
| · Complete Standings |
| | Chicago Passing | | | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | | Cutler | 61.7 | 2524 | 15 | 18 | | Hanie | 50.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
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| | Chicago Rushing | | | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | | Forte | 157 | 516 | 3.3 | 3 | | Cutler | 26 | 122 | 4.7 | 1 |
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| TEAM AVERAGES & NFL RANKS |
| TEAM OFFENSE | TEAM | PER GAME AVERAGE |
| Total Yards | GNB | 371.0 |
| CHI | 293.0 |
| Yards Passing | GNB | 270.9 |
| CHI | 210.1 |
| Yards Rushing | GNB | 99.8 |
| CHI | 83.1 |
| TEAM DEFENSE | TEAM | PER GAME AVERAGE |
| Yards Allowed | GNB | 313.3 |
| CHI | 354.7 |
| Pass Yds Allowed | GNB | 210.4 |
| CHI | 231.8 |
| Rush Yds Allowed | GNB | 102.9 |
| CHI | 122.9 |
| HEAD TO HEAD MATCHUPS (SINCE 2001) |
| Green Bay leads 8-6 |
| Oct 7, 2007 | GNB 20, @CHI 27 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | GNB 26, CHI 7 |
| Sep 10, 2006 | GNB 0, @CHI 26 |
| Dec 25, 2005 | GNB 17, @CHI 24 |
| Dec 4, 2005 | GNB 7, CHI 19 |
| Jan 2, 2005 | GNB 31, CHI 14 |
| Sep 19, 2004 | GNB 10, @CHI 21 |
| Dec 7, 2003 | GNB 34, @CHI 21 |
| Sep 29, 2003 | GNB 38, CHI 23 |
| Dec 1, 2002 | GNB 30, @CHI 20 |
| Oct 7, 2002 | GNB 34, CHI 21 |
| Dec 9, 2001 | GNB 17, @CHI 7 |
| Nov 11, 2001 | GNB 20, CHI 12 |
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CHICAGO (AP) -- Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Ryan Pickett missed Sunday's game against the rival Chicago Bears with a groin injury.
A key part of the run defense, Pickett was injured in last week's win over St. Louis. And with the temperature around 15 degrees and strong winds blowing through Soldier Field, the Packers went with Justin Harrell instead.
Chicago was without Pro Bowl linebacker Lance Briggs (hip), cornerback Nathan Vasher (groin), defensive end Mark Anderson (sprained knee) and defensive tackle Darwin Walker (sprained elbow).
Jamar Williams started for Briggs, who had 19 tackles in the Bears' win at Green Bay on Oct. 7. Trumaine McBride replaced Vasher, who had an interception in Monday's loss at Minnesota after missing 10 games. Alex Brown started for Anderson and Israel Idonije filled in for Walker.
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Green Bay 7, 
Chicago 35