Today at 1:00 p.m. ET the Green Bay Packers (1-2) will play an important NFC North road game vs. the Chicago Bears (2-1) Soldier Field on Fox that can be live streamed by clicking this link. Packers fans can listen to the radio broadcast on WTMJ 620 while Bears fans may do the same on WGN 720.
The Packers have started 2014 off slow-without a furious second half comeback in Week 2 against the New York Jets they could be 0-3. Fans are starting to grumble about the high-powered offense's ineptitude at time, but quarterback Aaron Rodgers is preaching patience.
We haven't been a sharp offense. I haven't been as sharp," Rodgers said. "We've all got to do better."
Rodgers, a former league MVP and Super Bowl MVP, has thrown for under 200 yards in two of Green Bay's first three games; both games ended in losses. In their lone win, Rodgers threw for 346 yards and three touchdowns, with wide receiver Jordy Nelson accounting for over 200 of those yards.
If Rodgers hasn't been himself though, running back Eddie Lacy has been a ghost. Lacy's touches have been limited-he hasn't received more than 13 carries in a single game this season-but in those touches he's averaging just 3.1 yards. He doesn't have a touchdown, nor has he factored into the passing game.
To be fair, however, Lacy's been up against three straight Top 6 defenses against the run. Chicago comes into today's matchup ranked 16th against the rush per FootballOutsiders.com, so Lacy may see some bigger holes to run through.
The Packers' D will be up against it this week entering Bears QB Jay Cutler's domain. Brandon Marshall, the NFL's leader in red zone targets, has sat out practice all week as he did the previous two but should play. Alshon Jeffery will line up opposite Marshall; while he was dealing with injuries too on Monday Night Football, the Jets' secondary might not believe it.
Packers Injury Report
Bryan Bulaga
T
Knee
Full Participation in Practice
Probable
Davon House
CB
Knee
Full Participation in Practice
Probable
William Matthews
LB
Groin
Limited Participation in Practice
Probable
Nicholas Perry
LB
Wrist
Limited Participation in Practice
Probable
Jarrett Boykin
WR
Knee
Did Not Participate In Practice
Questionable
Bradley Jones
LB
Quadricep
Limited Participation in Practice
Questionable
Bears Injury Report
| Placido Fiammetta | RB | -- | Did Not Participate In Practice | -- |
| Roberto Garza | C | Ankle | Did Not Participate In Practice | Out |
| Shea McClellin | LB | Hand | Did Not Participate In Practice | Out |
| Sherrick McManis | CB | Quadricep | Did Not Participate In Practice | Out |
| Jeremiah Ratliff | DT | Concussion | Did Not Participate In Practice | Out |
| Matthew Slauson | G | Ankle | Did Not Participate In Practice | Out |
| Ryan Mundy | S | Shoulder | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Trevor Scott | DE | Foot | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Jared Allen | DE | Illness | Did Not Participate In Practice | Questionable |
| Brandon Marshall | WR | Ankle | Did Not Participate In Practice | Questionable |
| Christopher Conte | S | Shoulder | Limited Participation in Practice | Questionable |
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