Tonight at 8:30 p.m. E.T. the Chicago Bears (4-3) will head to Lambeau Field for a divisional matchup that may prove to be one of the most difficult games of the season when they collide with the Green Bay Packers (6-2). Watch the game on ESPN or live stream it free here. Bears fans can listen to the game on 105.9 The Zone, while Packers fans can hear the action on WTMJ-AM 620.
While the Packers 6-2 record means they're one of the league's top tier teams, the Bears have their own quarterback situation working against them. Normal starter Jay Cutler is out with an injured groin, leaving backup Josh McCown to deal with a Green Bay defense that has been hell on the run and can load up against the pass.
Injuries have hit Chicago's defense as well, which will be without linebacker and defensive leader Lance Briggs.
With a bye week to cope with these injuries, however, first-year coach Marc Trestman believes his team can band together in a tough situation. "We really have to play together more than ever now," Trestman said. "And I think that's something that we're capable of doing."
The task remains tall. Green Bay has won 11 consecutive home games, and head coach Mike McCarthy has been in their ears all week about keeping their guard up.
"We need to prepare and stay focused on our opponent and the changes they've made," McCarthy told the Packers' official website. "At the end of the week, we want to make sure we're focused on winning and that our quality of play is as high as possible."
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers believes the Pack won't have any kind of letdown, telling reporters "We've got a great team, very well-coached. Guys are ready to play." In addition to Rodgers, the Bears must limit the production of rookie rusher Eddie Lacy, who has amassed 446 yards and three touchdowns on 112 carries this year.
Bears Injury Report:
| Blake Costanzo | LB | Knee | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Jay Cutler | QB | Groin | Did Not Participate In Practice | Out |
| Joe Anderson | WR | Abdomen | Limited Participation in Practice | Questionable |
| Charles Tillman | CB | Knee | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Lance Briggs | LB | Shoulder | Did Not Participate In Practice | Out |
| Major Wright | S | Knee | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
Packers Injury Report:
| Nick Perry | LB | Foot | Did Not Participate In Practice | Doubtful |
| Brad Jones | LB | Hamstring | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Ryan Taylor | TE | Knee | Did Not Participate In Practice | Probable |
| Jermichael Finley | TE | Neck | Out (Definitely Will Not Play) | Out |
| James Jones | WR | Knee | Limited Participation in Practice | Questionable |
| Clay Matthews | LB | Thumb | Out (Definitely Will Not Play) | Out |
| Sam Shields | CB | Toes | Did Not Participate In Practice | Probable |
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