Aaron Rodgers has thrown four touchdown passes, while the Green Bay defence has forced four turnovers for the Packers in their 35-14 NFL trouncing of the Chicago Bears.
It was a costly victory on Thursday for the beat-up Packers. Running back Ty Montgomery suffered broken ribs on the first series, and receiver Davante Adams was taken to a hospital after a helmet-to-helmet hit late in the third quarter.
With starting offensive tackles David Bakhtiari (hamstring) and Bryan Bulaga (ankle) inactive and back-up tackles Jason Spriggs, Kyle Murphy and Don Barclay on injured reserve, the Packers made do with a makeshift offensive line that didn't include any career tackles.
Left guard Lane Taylor started at left tackle, with Lucas Patrick stepping in at left guard. Justin McCray, who competed at guard and centre during training camp, started at right tackle.
The only starters in their usual spots were centre Corey Linsley and right guard Jahri Evans.
The Packers opened the game in explosive fashion, producing a 10-play, 75-yard scoring drive. A 26-yard catch-and-run by tight end Martellus Bennett on a third-and-one bootleg set up a first-and-goal at the five. One play later, Rodgers threw a quick pass to Adams, who powered through cornerback Marcus Cooper for a five-yard touchdown.
On Chicago's first offensive play, Packers linebacker Clay Matthews drilled quarterback Mike Glennon from the blind side. The ball popped loose and was recovered by linebacker Jake Ryan at the Bears' three-yard line.
On third-and-goal from the two, the Packers spread the field with four receivers and a tight end. Rodgers hit receiver Randall Cobb, who was in the left slot, for an easy touchdown. That made it 14-0 barely six minutes into the game.
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