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Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers: Week 15 Keys to the Game

By William "Wild Bill" Ingalls

Oct 20, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) is tackled by Green Bay Packers cornerback LaDarius Gunter (36) and cornerback Demetri Goodson (39) after making a catch in the second quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 20, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) is tackled by Green Bay Packers cornerback LaDarius Gunter (36) and cornerback Demetri Goodson (39) after making a catch in the second quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 11, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Chicago Bears outside linebacker Pernell McPhee (92) and defensive end Akiem Hicks (96) celebrate after a play during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. The Lions won 20-17. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Chicago Bears outside linebacker Pernell McPhee (92) and defensive end Akiem Hicks (96) celebrate after a play during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. The Lions won 20-17. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

2) Pressure Aaron Rodgers

This key is a no brainer. Regardless of Rodgers’ struggles earlier this year, he has returned to form over the past few weeks. Despite a solid performance by the Bears’ secondary last week, they are no match for Aaron Rodgers if he gets time. Frankly, not even Charles Tillman and Tim Jennings were a great match against Rodgers with a clean pocket. However, an Aaron Rodgers can quickly begin to look like a Ryan Fitzpatrick if he faces quick and constant pressure.

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Specifically, Pernell McPhee needs to show up. He has attempted to be a vocal leader for the Bears, but he has seldom backed it up with his play. McPhee hasn’t had a sack since week 9 against the Buccaneers. However, McPhee has made headlines for calling out Jay Cutler on Monday night football (when he was injured and not playing) and demanding that the Bears defenders will not wear sleeves tomorrow. The Bears need McPhee to show up on the field rather than the ESPN news column. If he doesn’t, names like Leonard Floyd, Akiem Hicks, and Willie Young will take hid leadership position by storm.

For the Chicago Bears to earn this key, they will need to log three sacks along with continuous, sustained pressure.

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