Sunday, September 28, 2014

Soldier Field in Chicago

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The Green Bay Packers (1-2) will try to figure out their offensive issues when they take on the Chicago Bears (2-1) on Sunday afternoon. The division rivals played two tight games last season, with each team winning one of them.

The Packers lost for the second time in three games on Sunday when they were beaten 19-7 by the Detroit Lions on the road. The Packers couldn't figure out a way to move the ball in that loss, gaining only 223 total yards, including just 76 yards on the ground. Green Bay's defense has given up 156 rushing yards per game, which ranks them 29th in the NFL.

Despite his team not doing too well so far this season, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has played well by throwing for 697 yards with five touchdown passes and one interception through three games. Jordy Nelson has been his top receiver by catching 23 passes for 351 yards and one touchdown.

The Bears didn't have the best offensive game against the New York Jets in their last game, but they got key turnovers early on and held on for a 27-19 road win. Chicago had just 257 total yards in their win, but they did force the Jets into committing three turnovers while only turning it over once themselves.

Bears tight end Martellus Bennett has been in his team's top offensive threat so far this year by catching 20 passes for 161 yards and four touchdowns. Quarterback Jay Cutler has thrown for 750 yards this season with eight touchdowns and just two interceptions.

Green Bay Packers Betting Trends

Green Bay Packers are 0-2-1 Against the Spread

Green Bay Packers are 2-1-0 against the Over/Under

Chicago Bears Betting Trends

Chicago Bears are 2-1-0 Against the Spread

Chicago Bears are 2-1-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Green Bay Packers

09/23/14 LB Andy Mulumba ACL IR
09/23/14 T J.C. Tretter Knee IR - designated return
09/23/14 DT Khyri Thornton Knee IR
09/23/14 LB Nate Palmer Knee IR
09/22/14 LB Clay Matthews Groin "?" Sunday vs. Chicago
09/21/14 LB Brad Jones Thigh "?" Sunday vs. Chicago
09/21/14 DT Mike Pennel Undisclosed "?" Sunday vs. Chicago
09/05/14 WR Jared Abbrederis ACL IR
09/04/14 DE B.J. Raji Bicep IR
09/04/14 T Don Barclay ACL IR

Chicago Bears

09/23/14 WR Marquess Wilson Collarbone IR
09/23/14 WR Brandon Marshall Ankle probable Sunday vs. Green Bay
09/23/14 S Ryan Mundy Stinger "?" Sunday vs. Green Bay
09/22/14 S Chris Conte Shoulder "?" Sunday vs. Green Bay
09/22/14 CB Sherrick McManis Quad "?" Sunday vs. Green Bay
09/22/14 FB Tony Fiammetta Hamstring "?" Sunday vs. Green Bay
09/22/14 DE Trevor Scott Foot "?" Sunday vs. Green Bay
09/22/14 DT Jeremiah Ratliff Concussion "?" Sunday vs. Green Bay
09/22/14 G Matt Slauson Ankle "?" Sunday vs. Green Bay
09/22/14 C Roberto Garza Ankle "?" Sunday vs. Green Bay
09/22/14 LB Shea McClellin Hand "?" Sunday vs. Green Bay
09/15/14 CB Charles Tillman Tricep IR
09/04/14 TE Zach Miller Foot IR
09/04/14 QB David Fales Shoulder out indefinitely

Josh's Pick: Take Chicago

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