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Packers could get huge defensive boost after bye week

The Green Bay Packers have their bye week on the slate for Week 13, and that added rest could end up paying dividends for the team. The Packers host the Bears in Week 14, and they could end up getting two key defensive cogs back for the NFC North showdown. According to NFL Talk, Za’Darius Smith and Jaire Alexander could be healthy enough to take the field for the Dec. 12 showdown.

Packers’ LB Za’Darius Smith and CB Jaire Alexander could in fact be ready to play next week vs.