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LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers are once again handing out decisive victories over top teams, and they are hoping to jump to the top of the NFC North.It might take a Lambeau Leap.The Packers come into Sundays game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field with three straight wins after dropping four in a row and renewed hope -- if not much room for error.Green Bay (7-6) wiped out NFC West leader Seattle last week, intercepting Russell Wilson five times in a 38-10 romp, and will try to keep rolling against a team that has looked lost all season. Whether it has been injuries, suspensions or poor execution, just about everything has gone wrong for Chicago (3-10).You know, letdown, trap game, we dont use these types of terms in the locker room and in our meeting rooms, Rodgers said. But being a sports fan, you know those are terms that get thrown around when you look at the records of opponents matching up. We just dont approach the game like that.The Packers simply cant afford a letdown.Tied with Minnesota for second in the division and two behind Detroit as it enters a three-game stretch against NFC North rivals, Green Bay needs help to make the playoffs for the eighth straight year.The Packers will have to contend with one of Chicagos top playmakers, with receiver Alshon Jeffery returning from a four-game suspension for violating the NFLs policy against performance-enhancing drugs. Having one of their stars back is small consolation for the Bears with the team missing the playoffs for the ninth time in 10 years.Here are some things to look for when Green Bay meets Chicago:LINE `EM UP: The Packers decision to release veteran guard Josh Sitton before the start of the season was a surprise. Sitton is now with the Bears, but replacement Lane Taylor has been solid.The offensive line overall has played well especially over the last three games, allowing two sacks in that span and just one last week to the Seahawks formidable defense. The return of veteran right guard T.J. Lang against the Seattle from a three-game absence because of a foot injury was an added boost. Protecting Rodgers is especially vital now that the quarterback is nursing injuries to his left hamstring and right calf.BETTER BARKLEY: Chicagos Matt Barkley didnt make a great impression in a loss at Green Bay two months ago. Hes been doing better lately.I definitely have grown a lot since that game in my knowledge of the offense, my comfort level with running this offense in and out of the huddle, getting plays out, so I think itll be definitely a better finish than what I showed last time, he said.Barkley has made the most of his opportunity the past three games with Jay Cutler and Brian Hoyer sidelined by season-ending injuries. He has thrown for 720 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions despite being victimized by drops, and is showing he at least belongs on an NFL roster.Thats an improvement from the first game against Green Bay . He came in after Hoyer broke his left arm and completed just six of 15 passes for 81 yards with two interceptions.POTENTIAL PAIN: With the National Weather Service predicting single-digit temperatures for Sunday, it could be a painful day, particularly for the banged-up Rodgers.You still have to hydrate in the cold, actually even more, he said. The conditions obviously affect the field, the surface.Rodgers was already dealing with the hamstring issue when he hurt his calf throwing a 66-yard touchdown pass to Davante Adams early last week. Despite the limited mobility, he tore up Seattle for 246 yards and three scores.Having a hamstring and a calf and being able to play the way he did, thats pretty outstanding, right tackle Bryan Bulaga said.ON THE CORNER: The last time these teams met, Jeffery was held to 33 yards after catching three of 11 targets. Barkley is playing better, but the Packers are deeper now at cornerback. Damarious Randall and Quentin Rollins both missed the first Bears game with groin injuries. Theyre back now, part of a defense that shut down Wilson last week.JEFFERYS RETURN: The team leader with 630 yards receiving, Jeffery will be making his first appearance since an embarrassing blowout loss at Tampa Bay on Nov. 13.He hasnt played much with Barkley, though theyve known each other since they were prized high school recruits. Barkley tried to convince Jeffery to play with him at Southern California. Instead, Jeffery chose to stay home and play for the other USC: South Carolina.---AP NFL website: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP-NFL Air Max Australia Online .B. - Sebastien Auger made 44 saves as the Saint John Sea Dogs edged the visiting Acadie-Bathurst Titan 2-1 on Saturday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action. Cheap Air Max Australia . -- Vincent Lecavalier got everything but the desired result in his return to Tampa Bay. http://www.cheapairmaxaustraliaonline.com/ . In taking its goal tally to 99 in all competitions already this season, City delivered another demonstration of its lethal firepower at Etihad Stadium to set up a fourth-round match at home to another second-tier team -- Watford. Buy Air Max Australia . Vokoun departed practice on Saturday morning after discovering swelling in his thigh. He was taken to a local hospital where the clot was revealed. The club announced the surgery following a 5-3 exhibition loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Air Max Mens Australia . The Celtics closed out their first preseason under Stevens on Wednesday night with a 101-97 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, who rested a lot of their lineup including former Celtics Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce.Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall has revealed Chris Ashton was omitted from the England Saxons squad after consultations with England head coach Eddie Jones. Sarries wing Ashton did not feature in the 27-man Saxons squad when it was announced on Monday.It was claimed he had rejected the chance to tour South Africa with the Saxons due to his disappointment at being overlooked by Jones for Englands three-Test tour of Australia this summer, and as a result he had placed his international future in doubt. However, McCall has said Ashton, 29, turned down a Saxons tour place on the grounds that his partner is due to give birth to their first child this summer and he had spoken to Jones about his decision. Ashton decision easy Eddie Jones explains why Saracens wing was omitted Obviously it was disappointing that Chris didnt get selected for Australia because hes done well for us since hes come back from his suspension, McCall said.Eddie showed him a little bit of understanding as well, same as he did in the Joe Marler case. As far as I know the decision was made in conjunction with Eddie.Chris went through a lot in that 10-week period and has played really well since hes come back.His wife is expecting and is due to give birth towards the end of June, so for all sorts of reasons Chris head wouldnt have been in the right place, so it was probably best that he didnt go.McCall is also certain Ashton still has an international future, as he added: Chris is playing too well and is too young and hungry for this to be the end of his England career.Eddie has sshown he is prepared to give people second chances and that they can change his mind quickly.dddddddddddd Consistent form will hopefully get him back in there. Ashton was part of the Saracens Champions Cup-winning team The 27-man Saxons squad, which will be coached by Exeter Chiefs assistant Ali Hepher, still includes seven internationals in Danny Cipriani, Kieran Brookes, Dave Attwood, Matt Kvesic, Christian Wade, Semesa Rokoduguni and Luther Burrell.Wasps wing Wade is hoping to impress in the absence of Ashton, with an eye on earning promotion to the senior squad both in the short and long term.He told Sky Sports News HQ: Obviously if someone gets injured it will probably be an easy transfer to go from South Africa to Australia. Christian Wade is hoping to make his mark in South Africa We obviously have the autumn internationals coming up - the boys are all competing for that where its going to be a new squad thats going to be picked.This is a prime example of the boys being able to put their hands up and show what they can do - catching the eyes of Eddie Jones and the other coaching staff. 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