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As expected, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (calf) was cleared to start Sunday's divisional playoff game against the Cowboys. Rodgers was listed as probable on the injury report.

The Packers are considered 5 1/2-point favorites for Sunday's playoff game. Rodgers is set to face a Cowboys defense that allowed 251.9 passing yards per game during the 2014 regular season. The Cowboys also allowed 22 passing touchdowns in 16 games.

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson tossed three touchdowns in Saturday's win against the Panthers.

Wilson completed 15 of 22 passes for 268 yards and three scores. He was able to pull off a number of big plays, averaging 12.2 yards per completion. Wilson did have seven rushing attempts, but was mostly held in check on the ground, picking up 22 yards. 

Jermaine Kearse played a big role in Wilson's performance. Kearse was able to get open deep a number of times against the Carolina secondary. He had two gains of 33 yards and picked up a 63 yard touchdown. Wilson made sure to spread the love, tossing his other touchdowns to Luke Willson and Doug Baldwin.

Wilson will take on the winner of the Packers/Cowboys game in the NFC Championship.

The Eagles are expected to interview Seahawks director of college scouting Scott Fitterer for the general manager position this week, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Fitterer was an area scout for the team before he was promoted to director of college scouting in 2010. In his first four drafts, the Seahawks have selected 13 starters, including free safety Earl Thomas (first round, 2010), cornerback Richard Sherman (fifth round, 2011) and quarterback Russell Wilson (third round, 2012).

Packers safety Sean Richardson (knee) was the only Green Bay player labeled questionable for Sunday's playoff game against Dallas. Meanwhile, quarterback Aaron Rodgers (calf), defensive tackle Josh Boyd (knee), cornerback Davon House (shoulder) and guard Josh Sitton (toe) were all listed as probable.

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who is dealing with a slight tear in his calf muscle in addition to a calf strain, was a limited participant in practice Friday and was officially labeled as probable for Sunday's pivotal playoff game against the Cowboys, per the team's official website.

"Aaron Rodgers came through the practice with everything OK. Feels good today. I feel he's going to be available for the game," coach Mike McCarthy told reporters.

The decision to list Rodgers as probable doesn't come as much of a surprise, after being a limited participant on back-to-back days. The Packers are 5 1/2-point favorites for Sunday's divisional playoff game at Lambeau Field, per VegasInsider.com.

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has a slight tear in his calf muscle, sources told ESPN. He is also dealing with a significant strain.

The injury is not expected to sideline Rodgers for Sunday's playoff game vs. Dallas, but it could impact his mobility.

"There’s no question he will play, but there’s also no question he will not be 100 percent," said one doctor familiar with the injury. "The question is whether he’ll be 95 percent or 50 percent."

Coach Mike McCarthy said Rodgers practiced during the team periods Thursday. McCarthy added Rodgers took 50-60 percent of the reps in practice.

The Packers remain 6-point favorites for Sunday's divisional playoff game.

Packers coach Mike McCarthy said quarterback Aaron Rodgers will split time Thursday between rehabbing his calf injury and practicing with the team, according to SiriusXM NFL Radio.

Rodgers sat out practice Wednesday, but McCarthy doesn't seem concerned about his availability for Sunday's playoff game against the Cowboys.

"I plan on Aaron playing Sunday," McCarthy said Wednesday. "Aaron is totally into the game plan. He's taken all the reps in the walk-throughs. Mentally, he's right on top of it."

The Packers remain 6-point favorites for Sunday's divisional playoff game.

Packers coach Mike McCarthy indicated Wednesday quarterback Aaron Rodgers is on track to start Sunday's divisional playoff game against the Cowboys, despite missing practice Wednesday due to a lingering calf injury.

"I plan on Aaron playing Sunday," McCarthy said. "Today's schedule was for him to stay exclusively in the training room. Aaron is totally into the game plan. He's taken all the reps in the walk-throughs. Mentally, he's right on top of it."

Backup quarterbacks Matt Flynn and Scott Tolzien took the reps in practice Wednesday with Rodgers sidelined. The Packers are 6-point favorites for Sunday's playoff game.

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was absent from the portion of Wednesday's practice open to the media. Backup quarterbacks Matt Flynn and Scott Tolzien were taking all the reps as the team is preparing for Sunday's divisional playoff game against the Cowboys.

Rodgers indicated he might miss practice time this week because of a lingering calf injury. However, it doesn't appear the injury will keep him sidelined for Sunday's game.

"It feels better," Rodgers told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Tuesday. "We'll see what happens this week, as far as practice reps. Everybody's so concerned about them. I'm not. And my teammates aren't either. We'd like to get out there at some point and move around a little bit. It just depends on how I'm feeling."

The Packers are 6-point favorites for Sunday's playoff game.

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers might miss practice time this week due to his injured calf, but he doesn't think that will hinder him Sunday against the Cowboys.

"It feels better," Rodgers told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. "We'll see what happens this week, as far as practice reps. Everybody's so concerned about them. I'm not. And my teammates aren't either. We'd like to get out there at some point and move around a little bit. It just depends on how I'm feeling."

Rodgers has been getting treatment, including acupuncture, and will be evaluated by doctors Wednesday, the paper said. Rodgers said "there's always a chance" he could practice some Wednesday.

Green Bay is a 6-point home favorite.