Advantage: Packers?

The 2010 season was marred by underachieving in Green Bay. The team that, before the season started, many picked to advance to the Super Bowl, saw it's offense stall in many games as they limped into the playoffs as a 10-win wildcard. To earn their playoff berth, however, the Packers have had to win out since week 16, which they have done in style. Now red-hot, the Packers are again the favored team.

The Bears, on the other hand, have a different story to tell. Preseason predictions had them sputtering in the division and looking for a new head coach next year. Amid doubters, the Bears rolled to an 11 win season, clinching their division before any other team in the league. All season long, the Bears have been defying expectations and relishing their underdog status. While talk of relish and dogs certainly makes my stomach growl, one must assume the bears are especially hungry for a victory on Sunday.

So far, the series is tied at 1-1; a stalemate with a swaying advantage depending on which fans are talking. For your consideration, here are some combined stats from the teams two previous meetings




QB Comparison___C/ATT__YDS__AVG__TD__INT___RATING

GB Rodgers__________53/73__545___7.5___2*___2 _____91.1

CHI Cutler___________37/66__389___5.9___1___3_______63

*Rodgers also rushed for 1 TD for a total of 3



Defense________SACKS

GB______________9

CHI_____________2




Kick Returns____NO____YDS____AVG___LONG___TD

GB_______________7_____144_____20.6_____40____0

CHI______________5_____122_____24.4_____44____0




Punt Returns___NO____YDS____AVG___LONG____TD

GB______________6______60_____10____41_______0

CHI_____________5______128____25.6___62_______1