The Facts: The Packers and Aaron Rodgers have made no decisions on sitting down the four-time NFL MVP quarterback if Green Bay is eliminated from playoff contention -- a scenario that the team and Rodgers would work through together in the coming weeks, sources tell NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

Diehards Line: Rodgers will start today against the Bears despite the fractured thumb on his throwing hand that he's been playing through since early October, plus a rib contusion suffered in last week's loss at Philadelphia. And while Rodgers continues to have pain, he's extremely tough and said last Tuesday he intended to play, despite Green Bay's 4-8 record and waning postseason hopes. The Packers have their bye week in Week 14, providing time to evaluate everything -- including the playoff picture and Rodgers' health after a week off -- before having any conversations about potentially playing former first-round draft pick Jordan Love down the stretch. And Rodgers, who has praised the improved communication with team brass since the drama of the 2021 offseason, would have a big voice in that decision. If Rodgers wants to play and feels physically able, it's a good bet he'll continue to play.