Aaron Rodgers QB FA Fri 12/23/16 4:19 PM
Aaron Rodgers
QB FA
Rodgers (calf) does not have an injury designation in advance of Saturday's game against the Vikings.
EDGE Analysis
Rodgers was a full participant during each day of practice this week, seemingly putting his calf issue behind him. With no question over his status, Rodgers can be locked into lineups ahead of Saturday's matchup, when he'll look to build on his 10 touchdowns and no interceptions over Green Bay's past five outings.
Aaron Rodgers QB FA Wed 12/21/16 6:27 PM
Aaron Rodgers
QB FA
Rodgers (calf) practiced fully Wednesday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rodgers didn't require a single practice rep last week in order to direct the Packers' offense with his normal amount of aplomb Sunday in Chicago. In particular, he displayed his arm strength on the game-winning drive, hooking up with Jordy Nelson on a pass that traveled more than 60 yards through the air in temperatures hovering around zero degrees Fahrenheit. Head coach Mike McCarthy relayed Monday that Rodgers emerged from Sunday's game feeling better than he did heading into the weekend, and the signal-caller backed up McCarthy's assessment by handling every snap in Wednesday's session. With no doubts surrounding his upcoming availability, he'll attempt to strike Saturday versus a Vikings defense that has allowed multiple touchdown throws in four of the last seven outings.
Aaron Rodgers QB FA Mon 12/19/16 1:26 PM
Aaron Rodgers
QB FA
According to Packers coach Mike McCarthy, Rodgers' injured calf is doing better Monday than it was going into Sunday's victory over the Bears.
EDGE Analysis
Rodgers engineered a heroic, game-winning drive Sunday despite not practicing all last week due to his calf problem. Besides obviously appearing less mobile, Rodgers was mostly his usual self despite the ailment, calming concerns of his fantasy owners. McCarthy's update on his calf Monday should provide further encouragement, especially since Rodgers has one less day to be ready for this weekend's game, which falls on Saturday versus the Vikings. While Rodgers' condition will continue to be evaluated over the course of this week, it wouldn't be surprising at all if he remains restricted in Green Bay's practice preparations to ensure he's not overextended ahead of another crucial contest.
Aaron Rodgers QB FA Sun 12/18/16 4:53 PM
Aaron Rodgers
QB FA
Rodgers completed 19 of 31 passes for 252 yards without a touchdown or turnover Sunday in Chicago. He added three carries for 19 yards in the 30-27 victory.
EDGE Analysis
Rodgers let the running game do most of the work, as he went without a touchdown pass for the first time this season. This poor performance snapped an eight-game multi-touchdown streak. While he's still among the top options at the quarterback position, Rodgers has underwhelmed with just four 300-plus yard performances in 2016.
Aaron Rodgers QB FA Sun 12/18/16 11:34 AM
Aaron Rodgers
QB FA
Rodgers (calf) is active for Sunday's game at Chicago.
EDGE Analysis
Rodgers' mobility has been a bit compromised in recent weeks due to hamstring and calf injuries, the latter of which wiped away all practice reps in anticipation of this divisional tilt. With low single-digit temperatures and gusty conditions expected in the Windy City, he'll have to contend with weather not especially conducive to lower-body concerns. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the preceding induced the Packers to add a third quarterback (Joe Callahan) to the 53-man roster. Nevertheless, Rodgers will attempt to extend his streak with multiple touchdown throws to nine contests.
Aaron Rodgers QB FA Sat 12/17/16 4:27 PM
Aaron Rodgers
QB FA
Despite the Packers adding No. 3 quarterback Joe Callahan to the active roster Saturday, Rodgers (calf) is still expected to play in Sunday's game against the Bears, Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Packers have expressed continued optimism regarding Rodgers' Week 15 availability despite him sitting out practice all week, and at this point it seems they added Callahan to the roster just to be sure they aren't caught with only backup Brett Hundley if Rodgers' sore calf responds poorly to the frigid conditions that are expected during Sunday's contest. Rodgers' status for Week 15 will be known for certain when the Packers release their inactive report roughly an hour and a half prior to kickoff at 1:00 PM (ET).
Aaron Rodgers QB FA Fri 12/16/16 4:24 PM
Aaron Rodgers
QB FA
Rodgers (calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears.
EDGE Analysis
Rodgers' calf injury, which follows a recent hamstring problem, prevented him from practicing this week, but he's still expected to play Sunday. The Packers have a practice scheduled for Saturday, so Rodgers could take his first reps of the week then. Even if doesn't, coach Mike McCarthy expressed confidence in the quarterback's ability to play regardless of his recent inactivity. Knowing that, fantasy owners should anticipate having Rodgers available this weekend.
Aaron Rodgers QB FA Fri 12/16/16 12:53 PM
Aaron Rodgers
QB FA
Rodgers (calf) is expected to play Sunday against the Bears, but he may do so without taking any practice reps beforehand, ESPN's Rob Demovsky reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rodgers is yet to practice this week, as he continues to nurse a right calf injury sustained last Sunday. That time off has allowed Rodgers to receive treatment and watch additional film, giving the Packers coaching staff confidence he'll be ready to face the Bears even if he doesn't take a single practice rep this week. Rodgers' official status will be determined later Friday, but fantasy owners can expect to have him available.
Aaron Rodgers QB FA Fri 12/16/16 11:24 AM
Aaron Rodgers
QB FA
Head coach Mike McCarthy said Friday morning that Rodgers (calf) may get some practice time in Saturday, but he is not concerned about Rodgers' lack of activity this week, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
McCarthy did not comment on Rodgers' availability for Friday's practice session, but he remained optimistic about Rodgers' status for Week 15 like he has all week. The Packers will reveal Rodgers' official injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bears when they release their final injury report of the week sometime following Friday's practice,
Aaron Rodgers QB FA Thu 12/15/16 6:30 PM
Aaron Rodgers
QB FA
Rodgers (calf) was held out of practice Thursday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rodgers sustained a lack of reps for the second consecutive day, which was more or less expected as he rehabilitates his right calf on a day in which the Packers were exposed to the elements at practice. Speaking of the weather, the thermometer may struggle to remain above zero degrees Fahrenheit in Chicago on Sunday, so conditioning and hydration will be of utmost importance for Rodgers to be as close to optimal capacity as possible. Even if he receives a questionable designation heading into the weekend, everyone of note in the organization expects him to be available against a Bears defense that has allowed just five touchdown passes to quarterbacks in six homes games this season.