They write their own story

What matchup do you think is most important on each side of the ball? I'm tempted to say blocking on both sides. Does GB stop Mack and do they do so?

Mack gets a lot of the attention and rightfully so, but the chess match between Za'Darius Smith and Charles Leno Jr. will also be fun to watch. These are two of the most underrated players at their respective positions.

Wes, what has Aaron Rodgers had to say about the back tightness that kept him from playing in the preseason games?

The Packers Listed 19 players on their injury report this week. Rodgers was not one of them. He's good to go.

Is the O-line depth good enough?

I feel good about it. Elgton Jenkins is a talented guy who can play multiple spots. Lane Taylor is a solid NFL left guard and a rookie. I think that says a lot about his long-term potential. Lucas Patrick is also steady as it goes inside. Alex Light is an intriguing tackle prospect, but the Packers also have some flexibility with Billy Turner being able to play tackle.

Early preseason storyline was missed tackles. And for good reason. In my opinion, absent turnovers, the game still comes down to blocking and tackling. Did you see how to improve your personal performance?

Sure, but the starting unit was neither the culprit nor the corrector. What happens today, for better or worse, is not directly tied to the team tackled in the preseason. The defenders who take the field are leading the packers to their goals for 2019. The time for talking is over. Offseason narratives no longer matter – from today, they write their own story.

Jagger from Mishawaka, IN

I feel like we're going back running blocking for granted, as if it's a lower-tier skill. How important do you think RB blocking is in the RB room does it best?

It's critical, especially with a quarterback like Aaron Rodgers. Fortunately, the Packers appear to have two natural pass protectors in Jamaal Williams and Danny Vitale, while Aaron Jones has grown up by leaps and bounds over the past year. Green Bay has three guys who are more than capable of standing back with Rodgers on third downs. That's a blessing for any passer.

Biggest thing for us will be third-down conversions. They've got a nasty Aaron on the sidelines, or running towards them. Not sure we'll do much on the ground. Defense wins this game.

The Packers must establish their ground game if they want to consistently win third downs. If they move the ball and can create third-and-always situations, the Packers stand a good chance to win this ball game.

Bill from Bloomfield Hills, MI

With Rodgers this year, how does he look moving and throwing on the run? Does the new offense make you feel more like scramble-drill type plays? I'm anxious to see if we get less throwaways and off-target passes than last year. More than anything else that did not seem like Aaron's game that I watched for 10 years.

From what I've seen, Rodgers looks like a great fit for this offense with its designed rollouts and play-action passes. Moreover, he seems to be happy with what the offense has been doing behind the closed doors of practice. Again, we're not going to know what he's fully capable of in this scheme until the team gets a few games under its belt. The early signs are promising, though.

How much will injuries (from both sides) affect tonight's game with the Bears?

Not much. The Packers are missing one of their starting linebackers, but I imagine we were going to see a lot of Raven Greene in that hybrid role regardless. The biggest question is Trey Burton plays. He's the go-to-guy for the Bears and Mitchell Trubisky.

If you were a fantasy football guy, would you rather start brand Valdes-Scantling Gold or Geronimo Alison for the whole season? Why?

Allison probably gets more targets but MVS is the biggest home-run threat. If it's PPR, I say Allison. If not, MVS. They'll both get their opportunities.

Daniel from Los Angeles, CA

I'm really excited about what Darrius Shepherd can do. He honestly reminds me of Randall Cobb, with his build and style, which he sees to be successful Cobb has been against the Bears. Am I the only one seeing a reincarnated Cobb on our team?

It's always good to see players like Shepherd make it because it's a measurable reminder and 40 times are not everything. Some guys are just football players. Shepherd is dealing with a hamstring injury and will not play against Chicago, but I'm excited for the day he makes his debut. There is no way out on the roster.