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Preview for Green Bay Packers @ Chicago Bears
The Green Bay Packers visit the Chicago Bears on Saturday for a prime-time game that could actually decide the NFC North title.
Green Bay suffered a devastating setback last week when Micah Parsons, whom they acquired in a blockbuster trade with the Dallas Cowboys in August, suffered a season-ending torn ACL in a 34-26 loss to the Denver Broncos.
The loss of Parsons, who had 12.5 sacks, is a devastating blow that threatens to derail their Super Bowl ambitions.
But the Packers can move into first place in the North with a victory over their historic rivals, who bounced back from their loss to Green Bay at Lambeau Field two weeks ago with a routine 31-3 win over the Cleveland Browns last Sunday.
Playing in the friendlier confines of Soldier Field and with Parsons out of action, the Bears have reason to be confident of avenging their recent loss and taking a stranglehold on the division.
A loss for the Detroit Lions to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday would see the winner of this competition clinch a playoff spot.
For the Bears, qualifying for the playoffs would allow them to end a four-season playoff absence. They haven’t won a playoff game since the 2010 season, when they lost the NFC Championship Game to the Packers.
Matt LaFleur’s Packers, on the other hand, are playoff regulars, and Green Bay’s coaching staff is keen to make sure the loss of Parsons doesn’t prevent them from regaining their momentum.
“As far as the team goes, I told them you can’t let circumstances dictate your behavior,” defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley said of Parsons’ injury.
“A week ago we were here after beating the Bears, and we all came here all upbeat and ready to roll. I said, ‘Shame on you if you come in here any different today.’ That’s not who we are. That’s our job as leaders and coaches, to make sure we don’t do that.
“We have some really good players. We’ve been playing good defense and we’re going to continue to play good defense. Our guys understand that, and I think it’s important that everyone understands that these guys have a lot of pride and they’re going to get even closer because of that. And they’re going to play well.
“Our best players are going to step up. And the guys that haven’t played a lot, that’s been our job all year is to develop those guys, so in situations like this, they’re going to step up. And we’re going to play hard and we’re going to coach hard and we’re going to do everything we can to win. That’s my take on all of this. It’s pressure, full speed ahead, and we’re ready to go.”
Prediction for Green Bay Packers @ Chicago Bears
Chicago Bear
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31
Green Bay Packers
The Packers offense excelled for long stretches last week against the ferocious Broncos defense last week. Back on the road, their offense should be able to provide a Parsons-less defense with enough support to get the job done and take control of the NFC North.
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How to watch the Green Bay Packers @ Chicago Bears
The Green Bay Packers-Chicago Bears game will tip off at 8:20 p.m. ET.
It will air nationally on Fox and will be available to stream via NFL+.
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