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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers losses the ball against the Chicago Bears on Dec. 4.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers losses the ball against the Chicago Bears on Dec. 4.

(Kamil Krzaczynski / Associated Press)

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers probably still is adjusting to life without star receiver Davante Adams, who was traded to the Raiders. Rodgers has played through a thumb injury, completing 64% of his passes, 22 for touchdowns, with nine interceptions.

Rookie receiver Christian Watson, a second-round draft pick from North Dakota State, has seven touchdown catches and also has rushed for two touchdowns. Receiver Allen Lazard and tight end Robert Tonyan are tied for the team lead with 45 catches. Lazard has scored five touchdowns.

Running back Aaron Jones averages more than five yards per carry and AJ Dillon has rushed for three touchdowns.

Rams star defensive lineman Aaron Donald remains sidelined because of a high-ankle sprain and lineman Marquise Copeland also is out because of an ankle injury.

The Rams last week released outside linebacker Terrell Lewis, in part because of the play of Michael Hoecht, a converted defensive lineman. Inside linebackers Bobby Wagner and Ernest Jones are at the center of a defense that shut down the Raiders in the second half.

Safety Taylor Rapp had a clinching interception for a defense that mostly has been solid the last two games.

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