NFL PREVIEW | TODAY'S GAMES

CHICAGO at GREEN BAY
Time: 5 p.m.TV/radio: (17/62) (8) (53) WBBW-AM (1240)Key matchup: Chicago QB Rex Grossman vs. Green Bay pass defense. Grossman will get his first start for Chicago after two injury-plagued seasons. Grossman saw his first action of the season, replacing ineffective rookie Kyle Orton last week against Atlanta. Grossman was only 9-of-16 for 93 yards against the Falcons, but energized a lackluster offense that has just five touchdowns the past five games. One of the few bright spots for the Packers this season has been the pass defense: Green Bay has allowed just 169.7 yards per game in the air.
MINNESOTA at BALTIMORE
Time: 8:30 p.m.TV/radio: ESPN, WBBW-AM (1240)Key matchup: Minnesota defense vs. Baltimore QB Kyle Boller. Boller will be facing an opportunistic defense that ranks among the league leaders in takeaways -- third with 33 -- including 23 interceptions. Baltimore, thanks to Boller's performance, is coming off the largest win the history of ABC's "Monday Night Football." After throwing two interceptions in the red zone and committing a fumble in a Dec. 11 loss at Denver, Boller came back to pass for 253 yards and three touchdowns Monday night. He set career highs by completing 70.4 percent of his throws (19-of-27) and posting a 136.8 rating. Boller has a 12-4 record at home.
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