Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will start Week 17 against the Bears.
Rodgers has missed seven games due to a broken collarbone, but has been practicing in recent weeks. Head coach Mike McCarthy named Rodgers as the team's starter during Thursday's press conference. Rodgers was a full participant in practice Thursday. McCarthy said he knew Rodgers would start Tuesday, but waited until Thursday to make the announcement. The team that wins the game will head to the playoffs.