The Facts: A source tells ESPN.com's Rob Demovsky the Packers are holding out hope that Rodgers could return for Dec. 17 at Carolina. Demovsky added: "Might be a long shot, but they're hoping."
Diehards Line:Rodgers was placed on injured reserve Friday. He will be ineligible to play for eight weeks, so that Week 15 return would be the earliest possible. Brett Hundley will fill in until further notice.