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The offense ranked third in points per game and sixth in rush yards per game but did give up 34 sacks.The left side of the Packers offensive line still looks pretty strong with ten year veteran OT Chad Clifton and three year starter Daryn Colledge.Jason Spitz moves over from right guard to take the spot of Scott Wells at Center, which allows second year player Josh Sitton to slide into the starters role. He will be next to Allen Barbre, who had not started a game in his two years as a pro. The Bears are in a similar situation. They added veteran and former pro bowler Orlando Pace to solidify the left tackle position and snagged left guard Frank Omiyale through free agency. To fill the right tackle slot, they elevated Chris Williams, a rookie last season, to the spot after the departure of John St Clair.Verdict: Both have new starters... both have staples on the line (Kreutz and Clifton) both offenses should be solid.

ADVANTAGE: PUSHDefenseSafetiesAtari Bigby and Nick Collins vs Kevin Payne and Danieal ManningStrong safety Kevin Payne has shown the ability to be a big hitter and his instincts are improving each season. He just has to improve on wrapping up when making tackles.Danieal Manning's athleticism is incredible and is just as fast, if not faster than Devin Hester. That said, his skills are more likely suited for nickel corner than starting free safety.Atari Bigby's trek to the NFL is a good story. He went undrafted in 2005, and after bouncing around, finally caught on in Green Bay where he fought for a spot on the team, fought for playing time and eventually won the starters role in 2007.He had a good year in 07, starting all 16 games. Injuries held him back last season but his athletic ability rivals Manning, as Bigby was a track star in high school also.Nick Collins has put together a solid career. Since joining the league in 2005, he has started in 61 of 64 possible regular season games and last season was a game changer. Collins had seven interceptions last season and returned three, count them THREE, of those for scores.Verdict: The Bears defensive backfield as a whole makes people nervous.

Check that, the Bears defensive backfield as a whole make BEAR fans nervous. ADVANTAGE: PACKERSCornerbacksCharles Woodson and Al Harris vs Charles Tillman and Zachary BowmanWhen Peanut Tillman is healthy, he is one of the better corners in the league. His combination of size and ball skills make him very tough to pass against and once a receiver makes the catch, he has a knack for stripping the ball Only problem is that he has injury issues, again. Don't count on him starting Week 1.Zachary Bowman was a fifth round pick by the Bears last season. He was signed to the practice squad, was called up to play in week four against the Vikings, scored a touchdown off a blocked punt and had the game sealing interception but also tore his bicep and missed the rest of the season.He came into training camp looking sharp and won the starting role from incumbent Nathan Vasher, and then promptly pulled a hamstring and has missed most of the preseason.Charles Woodson and Al Harris are the best corner duo in the NFC North and arguably the best cornerback duo in the NFL.Verdict: No point in even throwing stats out there, this one is a landslide.ADVANTAGE: PACKERS LinebackersAaron Kampman, A.J Hawk, Nick Barnett and Brady Poppinga vs.