Injury report: Nelson questionable

Here's the Packers' injury report:

DOUBTFUL: LB Desmond Bishop (hamstring)
QUESTIONABLE: WR Jordy Nelson (ankle)
PROBABLE: T Chad Clifton (knees), DE Jason Hunter (hamstring), LB Danny Lansanah (hamstring), QB Aaron Rodgers (right shoulder), CB Charles Woodson (toe)

Nelson, who was injured in practice on Thursday, and Bishop did not practice on Friday.

And the Titans' injury report:

OUT: LB Colin Allred (groin)
DOUBTFUL: DE William Hayes (illness)
QUESTIONABLE: CB Chris Carr (back), DE Kyle Vanden Bosch (groin)
PROBABLE: DE Dave Ball (concussion), RB Quinton Ganther (concussion)

-- Press-Gazette

Packers sign Rodgers through 2014

The Packers have signed quarterback Aaron Rodgers to a contract extension through 2014, the team announced minutes ago.

“As we talked about in the past, we try to be proactive in our discussions with our current players and we felt like this was an appropriate time to try to come to an agreement with Aaron,” Packers GM Ted Thompson said in a statement. “We feel like this is good for the organization and the players, and we will continue this approach as we move forward.”

Rodgers, 24, was due to become a free agent after the 2009 season.

More details to come. UPDATE: And those updates will be to the story on our homepage, which you should be able to access by clicking here.

-- Tom Pelissero, tpelisse@greenbaypressgazette.com

Practice notes: Rodgers limited again

The Packers held the first hour or so of today's practice outdoors on Clarke Hinkle Field in spite of blustery conditions, with a mild temperature around 50 but winds gusting close to 30 mph. They moved indoors for team periods.

* QB Aaron Rodgers (throwing shoulder) didn't throw at all during the jog-through portion of practice, save for some short tosses on the side. But he made a series of throws from about 20 yards once practice moved indoors and looked fine. He was expected to participate in team drills, though his "pitch" count would be limited.

* CB Al Harris (spleen) practiced again and spent an extended period catching balls from backup QBs Matt Flynn and Brian Brohm.

* CB Charles Woodson (toe) and LB Desmond Bishop (hamstring) didn't do much before leaving for treatment.

We'll have any injury updates and other newsworthy items later in the day.

UPDATE, 2:25 p.m.: The only change from Wednesday's injury report is the removal of DT Ryan Pickett, who got Wednesday off for rest.

Per coach Mike McCarthy ...

* Rodgers threw more today than on Wednesday and had "his best day" of practice throwing the football since being injured Sept. 28 at Tampa Bay. He'll be re-examined on Friday morning, like the other injured players, and any action he gets in practice Friday "will be light." Rest before the game is the priority.

* If Harris practices again on Friday like he did today, he'll start on Sunday.

* The decision on whether to activate DT Justin Harrell (back) from the PUP list will be made after Friday's practice. Harrell is having soreness like most players experience in training camp. But that's too be expected, considering he sat out all offseason practices and the season's first six weeks.

* WR James Jones (knee), who isn't listed on the injury report, is back to full health and is getting work on special teams, at least in practice.

* Wind was the reason team drills were moving inside.

-- Tom Pelissero, tpelisse@greenbaypressgazette.com

McCarthy's Wednesday media conference

Coach Mike McCarthy will address the media shortly here in the Lambeau Field auditorium. Refresh for the latest.

* First, the injury report from Packers media maven Jeff Blumb: LB Desmond Bishop (hamstring, did not participate), LT Chad Clifton (knees, limited), DE Jason Hunter (hamstring, full), LB Danny Lansanah (hamstring, full), DT Ryan Pickett (not injury related, limited), QB Aaron Rodgers (right shoulder, limited), CB Charles Woodson (toe, limited).

* On Rodgers' workload today: "He was on a pitch count. He took pretty much all the run game and was limited in the passing game." How many pitches? "It's irrelevant." Has time off helped shoulder? "Definitely." Strength, structure not an issue. He just needs rest. Will be on pitch count again Thursday, see where he's at on Friday to decide how much "shutdown time" he needs.

* Bishop had hamstring strain in Monday's practice. "It's really the responsibility of the individuals to make sure we're doing as much as we can" to prevent injuries.

* On DT Justin Harrell: "He's making progress. This is what he needs," to get into football shape. "He just cannot get enough work. ... This is exactly what he needs." How much could he help? "He would definitely part of the rotation. If we do go to him on the 53, I would foresee him being active" on game day. In best shape he's been since coming to Green Bay.

* How much did extended action affect defensive line in first seven games? "All those things were looked at. I just think it was a short-term situation. ... I think if we would have continued (with that many snaps), it definitely would have shown up in the second half of our season. I don't think it's a factor right now."

* On Titans DT Albert Haynesworth: Playing as well as any DT in league.

* On committing to run game: "Every game plan is ... true to itself. You want to run the football. It's important. We weren't gashing people the way we'd like to. ... The productivity, we want to be higher, there's no question about it."

* On Titans RBs: "They both present problems. ... They complement each other well."

* On getting S Atari Bigby back: Has history at LB because of how play in scheme. He's a major factor in run support, like Aaron Rouse. Have some flexibility there. Decided whether Bigby or Rouse will start on Sunday? "They're both taking reps."

* On preseason game: Game need to go back and look at to evaluate personnel, but don't put too much stock into it.

* How does CB Al Harris look? Good. Taken full dose of practice. "He looks good. He's had a good week so far." Will be evaluated Friday, as all injured players are. Try to protect him as much as can in practice. "I anticipate he'll be active for the game."

* On LB A.J. Hawk: Looks like has burst back.

* Play Brandon Chillar over Hawk in nickel defense? "You're got to utilize your personnel." (Doesn't really answer the question, but sounds like it's something that's being considered.)

* Why Titans one of elite teams? Play fundamentally sound. Not a team that tries to trick you, just play physical. Well-coached; have lot of respect for Jeff Fisher and staff. "They're just playing very consistently right now."

* See self coaching in Green Bay as long as Fisher's been in Tennessee? "I'd be all for it."

That's it for now.

-- Tom Pelissero, tpelisse@greenbaypressgazette.com

Wednesday practice report

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers (shoulder) threw some -- including a few deep balls -- during the jog-through portion at the beginning of practice but did not appear to throw after that.

Others who were either out or limited were:

CB Charles Woodson
LB Desmond Bishop
LT Chad Clifton

Woodson and Clifton took part in the jog-through period but then dropped out as is their usual Wednesday routine. Bishop did not appear to do anything, but his injury was not immediately known.

Returning to practice were:

DE Jason Hunter (hamstring)
LB Danny Lansanah (hamstring)

Also, DT Johnny Jolly was back on the field after missing Monday due to a court appearance in Texas.

-- Rob Demovsky, rdemovsk@greenbaypressgazette.com

Practice notes: Lot of players back

Cornerback Al Harris, receiver James Jones and end Michael Montgomery were among the players who appeared to be close to their usual workload today after extended absences.

Harris (spleen), Jones (knee) and Montgomery (ankle) rotated in during the jog-through portion of practice that was open to reporters, and both seemed to be moving fine, albeit during less-than-full-speed drills.

Safety Atari Bigby (hamstring) also was on the field in pads but didn't do much during the early stages of practice. However, he wasn't on coach Mike McCarthy's list of players who would miss today's session.

As McCarthy indicated, end Jason Hunter (hamstring), linebacker Danny Lansanah (hamstring), cornerback Charles Woodson (toe) and quarterback Aaron Rodgers (shoulder) weren't doing much. Woodson and Rodgers did the jog-through; Rodgers' throwing was limited to some soft tosses to backs.

Defensive tackle Johnny Jolly was absent. The reason was not immediately available, but it could be related to his pending legal matter in Texas. UPDATE: Jolly has a court date on Tuesday. So, that explains that. UPDATE II: Per the Press-Gazette's Andy Nelesen, Jolly has been indicted on drug charges. He remains scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday.

-- Tom Pelissero, tpelisse@greenbaypressgazette.com

McCarthy speaks

Coach Mike McCarthy is set to address the media before practice here in the Lambeau Field media auditorium. We'll have the newsworthy stuff here as it comes. Refresh for the latest.

* On the new baby: "Unbelievable." Enjoyed every second of it. How sleeping? "Periodically." Challenges at home don't affect personally.

* On self scouting: Did every day. Had quality time over weekend by self doing self-scout and spending time with doctors, talking about things do better in medical part as well as strength and conditioning.

* On injured guys: Four guys won't practice today -- DE Jason Hunter (hamstring), LB Danny Lansanah (hamstring), QB Aaron Rodgers (shoulder) and CB Charles Woodson (toe). Being smart with Rodgers' reps throughout week.

* WR James Jones? In "trial return" category.

* On CB Al Harris (spleen): Also trial return. Most individual work today, group work Wednesday.

* On medical self scout: Extended stretch from 6 to 10 minutes. More extensive warm-up with players. "It's continuing education, really." Trying to keep up core temperature. Problems have been in games, not practice. Many different factors. Spent 15 minutes addressing with team. More proactive with approach in practice and before games.

* What else learn in self scout: Nothing major, nothing weren't aware of. "I think it's important to stay in tune with the positives" because want to keep doing those at the high level.

* How watch game tonight? "I really get a lot out of watching a game on TV. There's things on TV you can't really see on coaches' tape and vice versa." Will get coaches tape about 2 p.m. Tuesday. Will watch live tonight and again Tuesday.

* Speak to team in terms of second half? Broke down into quarters. In third quarter now.

* Schedule today? Lifting in morning, rookies had conduct management meeting, then got together at noon.

* Plan with Rodgers this week? See how he is today. Tuesday is normal day off. Would like him to throw two days, but that's doctors' decision. Time off definitely helped him.

* On banned substance investigation of other teams: "I know continuing education is one of the primary factors of my job." Have team business segment where things like that are addressed. Doesn't get into he-said, she-said stuff.

* What does DT Justin Harrell have to show to get activated? Today is important. Will work a lot on run-game fundamentals. Need good string of practices.

* On whether Harris will be activated this week: "The week's work will answer that question." Job one is getting back on practice field, get back into football shape.

* On Brett Favre thing? "I'll just say this: It's unfortunate I think for everybody involved." National media always has angle to get back to Favre angle. "My focus is simple: I don't want it in my locker room." Doesn't want players answering questions. "We just want to stay above it and don't want to deal with it, because it doesn't help us beat Tennessee. ... It's something that's in the past. We have to move forward."

And that'll end this one. Back around 3:30 with an update from practice.

-- Tom Pelissero, tpelisse@greenbaypressgazette.com

Packers return to practice field

The bye week ends today for the Packers, who return to the practice field in a little more than an hour.

Accordingly, the blog returns in force with coverage from practice and coach Mike McCarthy's media conference.

One roster note: The Packers have signed CB Kennard Cox to the practice squad. Buffalo drafted Cox, a four-year player at Pittsburgh, in the seventh round of this year's draft but cut him in August.

Cox replaces DE Rudolph Hardie, who was released.

-- Tom Pelissero, tpelisse@greenbaypressgazette.com

Comparing the stories: Glazer vs. Favre

Brett Favre today addressed the Fox report that he contacted the Detroit Lions prior to their Week 2 game against Favre's former team, the Packers, and provided information about the latter's offense.

Since Favre's lengthy remarks have been skewed and decontextualized by many media outlets already, here's a breakdown of what Jay Glazer reported on Sunday and what Favre said today.

**

WHO CONTACTED WHOM
Glazer: "Several sources have told FOX Sports that Favre earlier this year phoned the Detroit Lions prior to their battle versus Favre's old team, the Green Bay Packers ..."
Favre: "Matt Millen called me. Matt and I are friends, and he was inviting me to come to his place and hunt. I think he lives about an hour from here. But I’m sure his intentions were to fish me for information."

WHAT FAVRE PROVIDED
Glazer: "...and gave them a rundown of the nuances of what Green Bay does on offense."
Favre: "He just asked me how we attacked them last year, and we attacked them pretty good. (I) didn’t give him any game plan. ... I think the question he asked (was), anything in particular that you guys did to us last year or how you looked at us or whatever. I couldn’t tell you what Detroit runs this year. I haven’t watched them, and I can vaguely remember what they did last year. The only thing I know about that game last year – the one in Green Bay didn’t really matter late in the year – the first one I think I had 22 straight completions. That’s all I can remember."

HOW LONG THE CALL WAS AND WHO WAS LISTENING
Glazer: "According to the sources, Favre actually spent over an hour on the phone with Lions coaches, who were connected with Favre by then-team president Matt Millen."
Favre: "If I was a guessing man, I would probably say yeah (other people were listening). ... When we talked 15, 20, 25 minutes – now I think the report was 90 minutes or something, it was not that long – half of it was football. Half of it was, my son is a lawyer here in Florham Park, and I’m not that far away (if) you want to come down and hunt and get way, feel free to, (and then) hey anything in particular you guys did to us last year that stands out? Besides me having 22 straight completions, not really. Were there other people listening? It wasn’t like, ‘OK, Brett, hold on, let me get everyone together.’ ... "

**

This is a far cry from Favre's initial reaction to Sports Illustrated's Peter King that Glazer's report was "total B.S." He in fact confirms the basis of Glazer's report -- that he spoke with the Lions about the Packers offense -- but denies one of the key points, that he initiated the discussion. If Millen was the one going out of his way to pump Favre for information, as Favre strongly implied, that in essence contradicts the implication that Favre's willingness to talk about his former team was fueled by spite.

Favre did not specifically address Glazer's assertion that at least one other team "has had casual talks in the past with Favre and talked about some of what Green Bay does, but it was nowhere near the details he let loose to the Lions." Favre did say: "If someone called me – like (Dallas Cowboys quarterback) Tony Romo asked me how I played with a broken thumb, anything in particular (he did), any secrets that I could give him. I said I just tried it, I wore a splint on my thumb, it’s worth a try. Next thing I know I’m calling everyone in the league giving out secrets. I’m willing to help, but it’s awful ridiculous the way things …"

Much of what Favre said makes sense. The hardest part for me to believe is that he doesn't remember anything about the Detroit game except that he threw 22 straight completions. The man has an elephant's brain when it comes to offense, and I've watched him instantly recall throws he made against specific coverages 15 years ago. There's no way he doesn't remember anything from that game.

But judge for yourself. Here's the complete Favre transcript.

-- Tom Pelissero, tpelisse@greenbaypressgazette.com

Slow week in blogland

Packers players gathered today at Lambeau Field for meetings, life-skills training and flu shots, then went their separate ways for the bye week.

Since there's no practice or media availability until Monday, updates here will be less frequent than usual. But we'll have stories all week in the Press-Gazette, so check the PackersNews.com homepage daily for updates.

-- Tom Pelissero, tpelisse@greenbaypressgazette.com

Glazer discusses the Favre story

Fox Sports' Jay Glazer, who first reported that Brett Favre helped the Detroit Lions prepare for their Week 2 game against the Packers, made the rounds on the talk shows on Monday to tell his side of the story.

Glazer appeared on "The Big Show" on Milwaukee's Sportsradio 1250 WSSP. During that interview, Glazer said he stands by his story "1,000 percent."

"This absolutely happened," Glazer said on WSSP. "I think if you look at my track record and then if you look at Brett's track record, you guys can make the decision. When Brett came out and word broke that he was going to come back, he said to his friend down in Mississippi, 'It's all rumor.'"

Favre denied the report, and Glazer said he took offense to Favre essentially calling him a liar.

"That's garbage," Glazer said.

Glazer said when he first got wind of the news, he was told that Favre may have been helping several of the Packers' opponents.

"I did not find that to be true," Glazer said. "But that was the original tip I was given."

UPDATE: On the same radio station, former Packers safety LeRoy Butler said he doesn't believe Favre initiated the conversation with the Lions.

"Brett didn't do a whole lot of calling around," Butler told WSSP. "People called him, and he loves to talk and the phone was passed around."

Butler also said there are "other stories that are going to come out" about Favre.

"This is just the beginning," Butler said. "This is only the smallest one."

Butler did not elaborate.


-- Rob Demovsky, rdemovsk@greenbaypressgazette.com

McCarthy's day-after media conference

Coach Mike McCarthy's final pre-bye week media conference will begin shortly. Refresh for the newsy stuff.

* On injuries: Nothing other than Thompson's stinger. Anticipate Thompson practicing next week.

* On Justin Harrell not being activated: At end of week, decided he needs more time.

* On injured guys rehabbing during bye: All based on individual injury, ability to have proper care. He spent time with medical staff Sunday night discussing that. A number of them are staying here for the week.

* On health of team after bye: Basis of conversation was to decide how to go forward. Originally were going to practice on Wednesday, but decided rest was more important. Goal is to have majority of team come out healthy. Will practice next Monday.

* Schedule for Tuesday: Will go through film, have "life skills" training, then leave in afternoon.

* On workout program during bye: Players have set number of workouts to do. Will lay out everything in team meeting Tuesday.

* Feel better about seeing Aaron Rodgers perform well in wind? Good experience for whole team. Have to play to weather, field changes. Must be in tune with footwear, etc. For Rodgers, important for him to file away that performance and remember for the future.

* On Rodgers practice plan going forward: Will decide next Monday. Had more tests done to see where he is; feedback was positive.

* On field condition: Nobody was slipping. Seemed OK. Thought it played well.

* Have a comment on the Brett Favre/Detroit Lions story? "No I don't." Smiles.

* On Ryan Pickett's injured tricep: Not sure if he'll wear brace after bye. Was struggling late in game. Played about 22 snaps. Time of possession was helpful for defense.

* On not running another play before halftime: Clearly his fault. Spot of ball didn't have quickly enough. Should have had time for another play with 17 seconds left. If had gotten spot quicker, would have taken shot. Should have let clock run down to 3 seconds and then kicked field goal.

* On young corners' play: Doing little things right. "We did a very good job getting our hands on their receivers at the line of scrimmage."

* On Ryan Grant's fumbles: Work on it every day. "Am I concerned? It needs to stop. ... He's just got to keep two hands on the ball in traffic." But it's not his technique. RBs coach Edgar Bennett is frustrated by it. "I don't think it slows him down, where's he running cautiously."

* On tackles: Clifton played well in passing game, especially against Freeney. Though Tauscher did very nice job, too. Both graded out as winning performances. One of better games overall for o-line.

* On Al Harris: Hopeful he'll be able to go against Tennessee. Start with some form of practice on Monday. Needs to be cleared first. Once do that, would decide whether or not he returns as a starter.

* On missed field goal: Just missed the kick. Hold and snap were fine.

* Any recourse on Favre thing? "I'm not going to do anything about it. I have no comment."

* On Charles Woodson's toe: Doctors haven't seen him today. Time off definitely will help.

* Bad time for the bye? If extremely healthy and playing at high level, but this is a good time for this team. Need it from a health standpoint.

* What'll he do during bye? Will take some time off at end of week. Nothing big planned. Assistants also will get some time off at end of week. Will get head start on Tennessee today through Wednesday, plus some self-scout things.

* On Rodgers throw into quadruple coverage: Was basic slant play. Missed the throw. Would have liked to see him dump off. Fortunate it wasn't a turnover.

* On Brandon Chillar: Talk personnel every Tuesday. Had six linebackers up every week. Situations in game create opportunities. Chillar played very well.

* On playing Chillar ahead of A.J. Hawk: Glad came out of game the way did with Hawk playing only a couple of snaps. Hawk has chance to get healthy now. Linebackers group is best he's seen 1 through 6. "In hindsight, it was a good move."

* Good chance his wife will have child during bye week.

* On 12-men penalty on touchdown: Shouldn't have been substituting. Too far to run when past 20-yard line.

That's it for now.

-- Tom Pelissero, tpelisse@greenbaypressgazette.com

FINAL: Packers 34, Colts 14

SCORING PLAYS
PACKERS -- Aaron Rouse, 99 yd interception return (Mason Crosby kick is good), 4:27.

COLTS -- Dominic Rhodes, 1 yd run (Adam Vinatieri kick is good), 1:41. Drive: 11 plays, 86 yards in 2:46

INJURY UPDATE
* DE Jeremy Thompson required medical attention after a play with 7:25 to go. He walked off under his own power.

NOTES AND ANALYSIS
* The Colts first possession of the fourh quarter summed up their afternoon: a drop by WR Reggie Wayne; a 15-yard gain on a swing pass to RB Dominic Rhodes wiped out by an illegal formation penalty against WR Marvin Harrison; a run for 3 yards; and a deep ball for Harrison, who caught it but came down out of bounds. They currently have 113 passing yards and 110 penalty yards. Wow.

* Two punts for Derrick Frost, two touchbacks. Both were with the wind, landed outside the end zone and bounced in. It's like he's always kicking with topspin.

* DE Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila finally got in the vicinity of QB Peyton Manning -- because he was offside. LE Aaron Kampman was offside on the next play. That wiped out two Manning incompletions and gave Indy a first down in Packers territory.

* Rouse's interception return tied the longest for a touchdown in Packers history. Tim Harris had a 99-yarder against the L.A. Rams in 1984. More important for these Packers, it put the cap on by far the finest defensive performance they've had. These same Colts tore apart Baltimore last week. These Packers were held together with glue and backups, and they absolutely dominated today.

* Charlie Peprah is on at safety for Nick Collins.

* The replay booth triggered the review just in time to wipe out a bogus 15-yard TD pass from Manning to Anthony Gonzalez. Manning's perfect bullet pass between CB Tramon Williams and S Aaron Rouse went right through Gonzalez's hands. The booth review on the next play, called a 15-yard TD for TE Dallas Clark, came must more quickly. That call also was overturned, and Indianapolis was given the ball at the 1 instead.

* Grant's 9-yard gain on a zone left run put him over 100 yards for the first time this season.

Two kneeldowns, and that's the ballgame.

REMINDER: We're launching our new postgame chat format tonight. I'll be chatting in real time from 9 to 10 p.m. We'll open it up for questions at about 8.

-- Tom Pelissero, tpelisse@greenbaypressgazette.com

End of 3: Packers 27, Colts 7

SCORING PLAYS
PACKERS -- Nick Collins, 62 yd interception return (Mason Crosby kick is good), 12:28.

PACKERS -- Mason Crosby, 29 yd field goal, 2:37. Drive: 12 plays, 53 yards in 6:24.

INJURY UPDATE
None.

NOTES AND ANALYSIS
* CB Tramon Williams and LB Nick Barnett provided the escort, but Collins' touchdown was all him -- with help from WR Reggie Wayne, who probably should have hauled in QB Peyton Manning's third-down pass on a cross. Collins slipped Wayne's ankle tackle, made G Jamey Richard miss at the sideline and then made two great cuts to split four Colts around the 20.

* Manning pleaded for an illegal contact call after DT Colin Cole batted down his third-down pass, to no avail. The Packers rushed five on the play.

* Credit DT Johnny Jolly with getting enough of Adam Vinatieri's 45-yard field goal attempt to make it a knuckleball that fell short even with the wind.

* Rookie RE Jeremy Thompson is showing a lot of positive things against the run again today. That defensive line, hanging by a thread health-wise, has been huge all around.

* A first-down drop by WR Donald Driver helped stall the Packers initial drive of the second half. But the Packers got another chance when Tim Jennings managed to get a defensive delay of game call for trying to bait the Packers into a false start. That is very rarely called. Then again, the Colts are getting called for just about everything today.

* QB Aaron Rodgers lucked out when a slant for WR Greg Jennings into triple coverage fluttered off a deflection but fell harmlessly incomplete. It could have been a momentum changer for the Colts defense, which nonetheless stood tall and held the Packers to a field goal, keeping this a three-score game.

* Barnett got away with pancaking RB Dominic Rhodes as Rhodes tried to get open on another failed Colts third down. Pierre Garcon picked up a 15-yard penalty for a face mask on the ensuing punt, raising the Colts' eye-popping penalty total to 11 for 105 yards. The Packers have five for 40.

* Fans gave the home team a partial standing ovation as the final seconds ticked down to end the third quarter.

-- Tom Pelissero, tpelisse@greenbaypressgazette.com

Halftime: Packers 17, Colts 7

SCORING PLAYS
PACKERS -- Donald Lee, 12 yd pass from Aaron Rodgers (Mason Crosby kick is good), 14:15. Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards in 4:51.

PACKERS -- Ryan Grant, 11 yd run (Mason Crosby kick is good), 2:49. Drive: 11 plays, 89 yards in 6:51.

INJURY UPDATE
None.

NOTES AND ANALYSIS
* It was a great one-on-one move by Lee to free himself against CB Marlin Jackson at the goal line on his touchdown catch. Lee was lined up on the left side of the line and ran an out-breaking route, and Rodgers hit him off play action. RB Ryan Grant had a great block to give Rodgers time.

* The Packers brought much more pressure on the Colts' second drive, and though it didn't yield a sack, the drive did stall near midfield. At one point, the Packers rushed five one play and six the next.

* Donald Driver's 24-yard catch on a seam route made him the all-time leading receiver in Lambeau Field history. The record had been held by Antonio Freeman (3,477 yards). Driver already was the stadium's leader in career receptions.

* Mike McCarthy is coaching this game like he wants to make a statement. How else to explain going for it on fourth-and-1 short of midfield? It worked -- FB John Kuhn and TE Donald Lee opened the hole on the right side -- but it was an unconventional move, to say the least, with a 10-7 lead at home.

* It also might have been the spark and show of confidence these Packers needed. Seven plays -- and another Indy penalty -- later, Grant ran through perhaps the biggest hole he's seen all year for the score. RG Jason Spitz had a great clearing block. LB Gary Brackett's ankle tackle didn't even slow Grant.

* The Packers sideline is electric after the Colts' ensuing three-and-out, capped by DT Ryan Pickett's batted pass. Everything the Packers needed to have a shot today -- time of possession, keeping the crowd in the game -- they've gotten so far. They've owned this half.

* Credit RB DeShawn Wynn with keeping that momentum alive by recovering Will Blackmon's fumble on the punt return.

* LB A.J. Hawk basically is a spectator today because the Packers have played nickel almost exclusively. It's surprising he's not at least splitting those duties with Brandon Chillar, since coaches knew the Colts would use their usual three- and four-wide sets.

* Rookie WR Jordy Nelson gets better every week. The presence of mind to get out of bounds after his catch on a comeback route with 1:18 to go in the half is something not every rookie shows.

* What had been a nearly flawless half ended in ignominious fashion, with Mason Crosby hooking a 36-yard field-goal attempt from the right has wide left. That sucked some of the energy out of this building, but it remains a two-score game entering halftime.

-- Tom Pelissero, tpelisse@greenbaypressgazette.com

End of 1: Colts 7, Packers 3

SCORING PLAYS
PACKERS -- Mason Crosby, 31 yd field goal, 8:06. Drive: 13 plays, 67 yards in 6:54.

COLTS -- Dominic Rhodes, 3 yd run (Adam Vinatieri kick is good), 4:06. Drive: 10 plays, 70 yards in 4:00.

INJURY UPDATE
None.

NOTES AND ANALYSIS
* The wind is going to be a factor. The opening kickoff went out of the end zone on the fly, and the flags are flying hard.

* FB Korey Hall threw a nifty second-level cut block to spring RB Ryan Grant for a 14-yard gain on a zone right run on the first play of the game. But Hall got the worse end on the next play, getting bent in half as Grant was stopped for no gain.

* Thank Colts LB Freddy Keiaho for blowing a golden opportunity to recover Grant's fumble later on the drive. Hall recovered only after Keiaho dived onto the ball and bounced off.

* Will Blackmon had the best chance to recover what was a decent surprise onside kick by Crosby after his field goal, but the ball trickled out of bounds. The Colts were fooled, too. Rather than getting the ball at the Packers' 45, though, the Colts ended up with it at their 30 -- after Crosby kicked out of bounds again. The ball would have been placed at the Colts 45 if not for an unnecessary roughness penalty. That's three penalties on the Colts already, after the defense committed a pair of costly infractions on the game's opening drive. The wind is really coming hard at the Packers in this quarter, so kicking deep is a big challenge.

* Brandon Chillar, not A.J. Hawk, is playing alongside Nick Barnett in the nickel defense for the second straight week. Because of how Indianapolis spreads out its offense, the Packers will play more nickel than base today.

* The Colts' touchdown came on a quick snap as the Packers tried to change personnel. They ended up with 12 men on the field, as DT Colin Cole couldn't get off in time, but it didn't matter as Rhodes cut behind right guard and carried DT Johnny Jolly across the goal line.

* The Packers spoke all week about the importance of pressuring QB Peyton Manning, but there wasn't much to speak of on that steamroller of a first drive. The closest they came to disrupting Manning was when Jolly got an inside rush and put his hands up before the throw.

* Indianapolis is putting 10 in the box most of the time when the Packers go to their two-tight I formation.

* Credit RB Brandon Jackson with throwing the extra block as protection broke down to allow QB Aaron Rodgers to hit WR Greg Jennings for 7 yards on third-and-5 from the Colts' 30.

* Penalties are killing the Colts. They've already been charged with five for 65 yards in the first 15 minutes.

PREGAME
* The Packers captains today are Grant and LBs A.J. Hawk and Brady Poppinga.

-- Tom Pelissero, tpelisse@greenbaypressgazette.com

Pregame notes: Pickett will play today

Ryan Pickett will play for the Packers today. Fellow defensive tackle Justin Harrell won't.

Pickett was listed as questionable on the injury report because of a triceps injury, but he'll suit up for today's game against Indianapolis. That's probably at least part of the reason Harrell's season debut will have to wait at least two more weeks, as he was not activated from the physically unable to perform list.

Center Scott Wells (shoulder/chest) also will start, as expected despite being listed as questionable.

Here are the Packers' inactives: No. 3 QB Brian Brohm, S Atari Bigby, CB Al Harris, DE Jason Hunter, OL Breno Giacomini, OL Allen Barbre, WR James Jones and DE Michael Montgomery. The only mild surprise is Barbre, who generally is active on special teams.

Aaron Rouse will start for Bigby (hamstring) and rookie Jeremy Thompson at least is the announced starter in place of Montgomery (ankle). Harris (spleen), Hunter (hamstring) and Jones (knee) also are out because of injuries.

* For the Colts, inactive are: S Bob Sanders, CB Kelvin Hayden, RB Joseph Addai, TE Gijon Robinson, LB Buster Davis, T Dan Federkeil, WR Roy Hall and DE Curtis Johnson. The most notable among the slew of lineup changes are Tim Jennings starting for Hayden, Melvin Bullitt starting for Sanders and Dominic Rhodes starting for Addai.

* The sun just peaked through for a second, then ducked behind the clouds again on an overcast, windy afternoon here at Lambeau Field. According to weather.com, the rain won't arrive until after the game, but winds could be gusting close to 30 mph. That could make passing a challenge for two offenses that rely heavily on that aspect.

-- Tom Pelissero, tpelisse@greenbaypressgazette.com

Report: Favre tried to help Lions beat Packers

As a Time Warner Cable subscriber, I will admit I was not watching (and could not have watched, without hooking up the ol' rabbit ears) the Fox pregame show when the bombshell was dropped, but this is worth mentioning.

According to several Internet accounts, including this one at profootballtalk.com, Fox's Jay Glazer reported this morning that former Packers quarterback Brett Favre spent at least an hour on the phone with Lions coaches before their Week 2 matchup with Favre's former team, providing information about the Packers' offensive strategies. The initial call in the conversation reportedly was placed by Favre to since-fired Lions President and CEO Matt Millen.

Yikes.

My initial reaction is this, if true, is one of the crazier things I've heard of: An active NFL player, and a future Pro Football Hall of Famer no less, actively trying to sink his former team. Millen is one of the "friends" Favre talked to about his unretirement dilemma this past summer; so was Vikings coach Brad Childress, among others. If this report is true, is there any reason to think Favre offered unsolicited advice to only one team? UPDATE: After thinking a little more, it seems possible the Millen angle might be the key to all of this. Something tells me Favre's logic, if he doesn't deny this altogether, is that he was trying to help out a buddy whose job was in renewed peril after the Lions' lopsided Week 1 loss at Atlanta.

My secondary, and only half-kidding, reaction is that it doesn't surprise me at all that inside information wasn't enough for the pathetic Lions to win a game. But they came close, leading in the fourth quarter before the Packers poured it on late to win 48-25.

This is the first I've heard of this, but Glazer is well-connected and doesn't whiff as often as certain other national reporters. Without a doubt, this is going to be a hot topic in at least three cities -- and, since it involves Favre, probably everywhere else -- in the coming days. Stay tuned.

UPDATE, 2:20 p.m.: Glazer's report has been posted to foxsports.com, and it contains some more details. Most notably, "there have been rumors that Favre has spoken to other teams giving them information, but most of those teams insist they have not heard from the famed gunslinger." As Glazer points out, this isn't a rules violation. If true, though, it sure seems like an ethical one, on some level. Read Glazer's full story by clicking here.

-- Tom Pelissero, tpelisse@greenbaypressgazette.com

Harrell says he's ready, decision Saturday

The Green Bay Packers won't announce until Saturday whether they're activating defensive tackle Justin Harrell from the physically-unable-to-perform list Friday, but Harrell says he’s ready to play again and very well could be needed.

Harrell has had two surgeries on his lower back since March and just returned to the practice field this week, the first week he’s eligible to come off PUP. He practiced all three days and said he has no pain in his lower back – the surgeries were to correct a bulging disc.

The biggest issue is whether coach Mike McCarthy thinks Harrell is ready to play in an NFL game after missing the entire offseason, all of training camp and the first six weeks of the regular season. The Packers only have three defensive tackles likely to play this week – Ryan Pickett, Johnny Jolly and Colin Cole – so they’re anxious to get Harrell on the field as soon as possible.

Harrell said he hasn’t lobbied McCarthy to play.

“My lobbying is going out there on the field and showing them I can do it,” Harrell said.

If the Packers activate Harrell, they’ll have to make room for him on the 53-man roster by cutting someone or placing someone on injured reserve. One possibility would be placing defensive end Jason Hunter (hamstring) on IR, though the team would prefer to allow him to heal up and play again this season.

Two starters listed as questionable (50 percent chance of playing) said they both expect to play, Pickett (elbow) and center Scott Wells (shoulder/chest). Starting safety Atari Bigby (hamstring) is doubtful (25 percent chance of playing). Defensive ends Mike Montgomery (ankle) and Hunter (hamstring) also are doubtful, as is receiver James Jones (knee).

-- Pete Dougherty, pdougher@greenbaypackers.com

A look back: Cowboys pay big for Rivera

In a blog for his new Web site, former Packers front-office executive Andrew Brandt provides an inside look at one of the NFL's most aggressive, and sometimes reckless, spenders, Dallas owner Jerry Jones.

Brandt's story on Nationalfootballpost.com references Dallas' signing of former Packers guard Marco Rivera in 2005 after discussing Jones' stunning new contract for recently acquired receiver Roy Williams. Jones not only spent multiple draft picks, including a first-rounder and a third-rounder, on Williams, he also signed him to a five-year deal worth $45 million, including $20 million in guaranteed money.

Brandt then looks back to 2005, when the Packers were prepared to pay Rivera a $3 million bonus, and that they thought they had a decent shot at signing the guard until he visited Dallas. Long story short, Dallas and Detroit got in a bidding war, and Rivera ended up with a $9 million bonus, which was stunning for a soon-to-be 33-year-old with a history of balky knees.

Rivera soon thereafter injured his back and started only one season for the Cowboys. The moral of the story: the best deals often are the ones you don't make. Here's the link: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/2008/10/jones-the-lure-of-the-deal/

-- By Pete Dougherty pdougher@greenbaypressgazette.com

Jenkins has surgery

Defensive end/tackle Cullen Jenkins underwent surgery to repair his torn right pectoral muscle on Oct. 2 and expects to be ready for 2009 training camp, if not sooner.

Jenkins, who was off to a monster start before suffering the injury on Sept. 28 at Tampa Bay, said in the locker room today he remains stiff and can’t move his right arm much. Doctors have told him he probably can resume lifting in three to four months and could be 100 percent in six or seven months — a timeline would have him available by May, when the Packers begin organized team activity practices.

“It’s unfortunate it happened,” said Jenkins, who had 18 tackles (13 solo), 2½ sacks, a forced fumble and a pass defended in three-plus games before the injury.

“But as far as from my confidence, I think it was big that I was playing the way I was playing. I think it’ll leave me a lot more motivated now going into next year, coming off the year I had (in 2007) with the (poor) numbers, it would have been really bad if I would have started this year not playing good, then got put out.”

-- Tom Pelissero, tpelisse@greenbaypressgazette.com

Injury report: Wells has chest/shoulder strain

Center Scott Wells was limited to action in the jog-through portion of today's practice because of a strained shoulder/chest muscle, sustained on Wednesday.

The injury might be of somewhat more concern because Wells had a series of upper-body strains in recent months, but coach Mike McCarthy said he's "pretty confident" Wells will play on Sunday against Indianapolis.

Other noteworthy stuff from McCarthy ...
* QB Aaron Rodgers (shoulder) threw with velocity and could have gone through the whole practice, but it was decided midway through to rest him. He wasn't on a set pitch count.
* The only other changes to the injury report were S Atari Bigby (hamstring) and CB Pat Lee (back) moving to limited participation and S Aaron Rouse (concussion) being removed from the injury report.
* Bigby "looked good" after finally passing his running test on Wednesday. Whether he can go full speed will determine whether he plays on Sunday.
* WR James Jones (knee) almost certainly will miss Sunday's game because of recurring problems.
* CB Al Harris (spleen) would have played last week if it were his choice, but he is "doubtful to out" for Sunday.
* Part of the decision on the status of DT Ryan Pickett (tricep) will be what he'll wear to protect the injury.
* McCarthy made a point of saying fans need to crank up the volume throughout Sunday's game in order to disrupt the Colts' no-huddle offense. He half-jokingly pleaded with the media to distribute the message.

-- Tom Pelissero, tpelisse@greenbaypressgazette.com

Practice notes: Rodgers throws

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw a couple of dozen balls during the jog-through portion of practice open to reporters on a chilly morning at Clarke Hinkle Field.

Rodgers, whose throwing has been limited in recent weeks because of a sprained shoulder, didn't put much on the first handful of passes but opened it up somewhat as practice went on. Reporters aren't allowed to watch team periods, so it's unclear how much throwing Rodgers did after we left.

Since Rodgers didn't throw at all in practice last week, his work today has to be considered a sign his shoulder is making progress. Coach Mike McCarthy said on Wednesday this would be the only day Rodgers might do much throwing this week. He was limited to a few light tosses on Wednesday and is expected to rest on Friday.

* S Atari Bigby (hamstring) went through the jog-through portion of practice, indicating he's finally testing well enough for coaches and the Packers' medical staff to consider letting him return. Then again, RB Kregg Lumpkin returned to practice from his hamstring injury last Thursday and ended up on IR within 48 hours. Bigby's exam on Friday morning probably will be the best indicator of whether there's a chance he could return this week. He hasn't played since suffering the injury late in the first half Sept. 14 at Detroit.

* C Scott Wells left after the jog-through for treatment of an undisclosed injury. Because LT Chad Clifton (knees) also was limited and left early, coaches had to shuffle the line for team work, leaving only RT Mark Tauscher at his usual spot.

* Also leaving early for treatment were: DE Jason Hunter (hamstring), DE Michael Montgomery (ankle), DT Ryan Pickett (tricep), CB Charles Woodson (toe) and WR James Jones (knee). Jones later returned with a huge ice pack on his injured knee.

* CB Al Harris arrived about 45 minutes into practice wearing what looked like a laser-tag vest. He wore the vest, which no doubt is protection for his spleen, while going through individual drills and appeared comfortable with it.

* DT Justin Harrell practiced for a second straight day and went through extra individual drills on the side with DTs coach Robert Nunn.

* Practice was not in pads -- a rarity for a Thursday.

-- Tom Pelissero, tpelisse@greenbaypressgazette.com

McCarthy's Wednesday media conference

Coach Mike McCarthy will address the media shortly. As usual, we'll have all the injury updates and other newsworthy items as they come. Refresh for the latest.

* First, the injury report. Did not participate: S Atari Bigby (hamstring), DE Jason Hunter (hamstring), CB Pat Lee (back), DE Michael Montgomery (ankle), DT Ryan Pickett (tricep), CB Charles Woodson (toe). Limited: LT Chad Clifton (hamstring), CB Al Harris (spleen), WR James Jones (knee), QB Aaron Rodgers (right shoulder). Full participation: LB A.J. Hawk (groin), S Aaron Rouse (concussion).

* On DT Justin Harrell: Full participant. Observed throughout individual. "I think he's in very good shape. We'll use the full week of practice to determine his status." Doesn't know specifics of how do in team periods.

* On Harris: Doubtful for Sunday. "He was able to do a lot of the individual drills, did some extensive conditioning. ... Mentally, he feels he could play." Made significant progress.

* On Bigby: Tested today, remains "close." Opened it up today. See how he feels Thursday. "He's a lot closer this week than he was last week."

* On Colts' no-huddle offense: Spent a little extra time working on today. Natural tendency is to simplify, but can't let opponent dictate what do defensively.

* On Lee: Had back spasms. Fought through last week. Doctors felt best to sit today.

* On Pickett: Hopeful. Shooting for Friday. In meeting this morning, Dr. Pat McKenzie felt Pickett needed to rehab today and tomorrow. Possibly would have to restrict him via taping or otherwise.

* On Rodgers: "He did not throw today (in team periods). He'll potentially throw (Thursday). He will not throw on Friday." Will rehab hard this afternoon and see where his pain level is after that. QBs coach Tom Clements is spending extra time with him on footwork.

* On DE Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila: Had pretty good day of practice after good week last week.

* On not acquiring Chiefs TE Tony Gonzalez: "He's an excellent player." Career speaks to that. Doesn't speak on personnel matters. "There's a lot of conversation that goes on."

UPDATE: Eight Colts did not participate in practice today: RB Joseph Addai (hamstring), DE Dwight Freeney (not injury related), WR Roy Hall (knee), DB Kelvin Hayden (knee), LB Freddy Keiaho (groin), DE Robert Mathis (not injury related), TE Gijon Robinson (ankle) and S Bob Sanders (knee).

-- Tom Pelissero, tpelisse@greenbaypressgazette.com

Wednesday practice report

QB Aaron Rodgers (shoulder) did a little light throwing in practice today, which was more than he had done the previous two Wednesdays, but still was not a full participant in practice. He did, however, remain on the field in the Don Hutson Center. On previous Wednesdays he had left after the jog-through period in order to receive treatment.

Also, CB Al Harris (spleen) did some running on the side for the first time since his Week 3 injury. DT Justin Harrell, who is on the physically unable to perform list due to a back injury, practiced for the first time.

Others who appeared either limited out or out of practice were:

S Atari Bigby (hamstring)
CB Charles Woodson (toe)
CB Pat Lee (back)
DE Jason Hunter (hamstring)
DT Ryan Pickett (triceps)
WR James Jones (knee)
DE Michael Montomgery (ankle)

The Packers also made a roster move, re-signing LB Spencer Havner to the practice squad. He took the place of RB DeShawn Wynn, who was elevated to the roster last week.

-- Rob Demovsky, rdemovsk@greenbaypressgazette.com

McCarthy's day-after media conference

Coach Mike McCarthy will begin addressing the media shortly. We'll have injury updates and any other newsworthy items here once he begins. Refresh for the latest.

* On Ryan Pickett: Had triceps strain. Probably questionable this week. Don't know how much practice time he'll be able to work through. Will re-evaluate on Wednesday.

* On Justin Harrell: Will follow same medical procedure as other players as comes off PUP this week. Full practice Wednesday. See how he responds during week. Hasn't practiced in so long, have to make sure he progresses. Won't rule out playing this week. Friday's evaluation will play into that. First step is to complete week of practice.

* On Pickett's injury: Always have more hope when player has history of playing through injuries. Have to get more information throughout week. Has a chance to fight through it.

* On Aaron Rouse: Doctors don't think he'll be held back because of head injury. Hopeful can practice on Wednesday.

* On Brandon Jackson: Had flu-like symptoms. He's fine.

* On Aaron Rodgers: No setback to shoulder.

* On running QB sneaks with Rodgers: "If we felt it was a problem, I wouldn't have it in the game plan." It's an effective play in and-inches situations.

* How much catching up does DeShawn Wynn need to do? On TD play, blitz pickup was great example of someone taking advantage of reps. "We're blessed just to have him ready to go in that type of situation."

* On Kregg Lumpkin: "He was hurt, reinjured (hamstring) in Thursday's practice. That's why we made the decision to move him to IR."

* On running game, why not able to break more? "I thought there was a lot of positive things, but time and time again, whether it was a finish of a block or a breaking of an arm tackle" something went wrong. Lot more positives of fundamental play compared to other recent games, but can do better job.

* On cutback opportunities: From decision standpoint, Ryan Grant had a good day.

* On what told Wynn when cut: Talked about experience and why made decision. Told there was an opportunity might bring him back on practice squad. Only negative on Wynn was availability. Come back and done great job. Hasn't missed a practice.

* On Jeremy Thompson: Played with more urgency, speed. Made step in that direction. "That's a common progression that younger players go through" because speed of game is so much faster. "He had a good day."

* On hamstring injuries in light of Lumpkin's setback: Every year, there is the injury of the year. This year it's hamstrings and knee sprains. "If I thought there was something we were doing ... we would change." Every medical meeting involves medical staff and strength and conditioning staff. Instituted that system last year to get everyone on same page. Doesn't think it's a structural problem.

* On Al Harris: Had a scan today, showed "signficant improvement." Will send results out for second opinions. Hard-pressed to go this week, but "I think after the bye is realistic."

* On Brandon Chillar playing some in nickel: A.J. Hawk's reps limited because of groin strain. Thought that helped him, played better.

That's it from here for now.

-- Tom Pelissero, tpelisse@greenbaypressgazette.com

FINAL: Packers 27, Seahawks 17

SCORING PLAYS
PACKERS -- John Kuhn, 1 yd pass from Aaron Rodgers (Mason Crosby kick is good), 11:23. Drive: 15 plays, 84 yards in 7:52.

PACKERS -- Mason Crosby, 51 yd field goal, 8:41.

SEAHAWKS -- Keary Colbert, 5 yd pass from Charlie Frye (Olindo Mare kick is good), 3:14. Drive: 9 plays, 72 yards in 2:01.

INJURY UPDATE
* RT Mark Tauscher came off slowly after a third-down play with around 9 minutes to play but appeared to be OK.

NOTES AND ANALYSIS
* Rodgers was 6-for-7 passing on the TD drive. He showed good patience on the score, buying more time off play-action by rolling left while Kuhn uncovered just inside the goal line. Seahawks S Brian Russell had coverage but got turned around.

* CB Charles Woodson made a veteran play with his latest big second-half interception, dropping coverage of WR Koren Robinson along the sideline and stepping in front of QB Charlie Frye's throw for TE John Carlson on an out.

* Tauscher was pushed back -- almost into Rodgers -- against a three-man rush on the third-down play that preceded Crosby's long field goal. But Rodgers got the pass off to RB DeShawn Wynn for a key 7-yard gain that moved Crosby into no-doubt range. Seattle has done nothing offensively to engender belief it can come back from the 27-10 deficit it faces with less than 9 minutes to go.

* You know things are going your way when ... Colin Cole sacks the QB in a four-man rush. It was wiped out by an illegal contact call against LB Brady Poppinga, but still, Colin Cole? He absolutely whipped RG Floyd Womack inside.

* How big has CB Tramon Williams been in Al Harris' absence? That's three intereceptions in as many weeks for Williams after he stole a poorly thrown fade for Robinson, ending a Seattle drive that had reached Packers territory and all but sealing the decision in this one. The Packers rushed five on the play, but Frye flat out underthrew it.

* DT Johnny Jolly got pressure and a hit on Frye, breaking up a pass, on the first play of Seattle's next drive. This is by far the most pass rush generated inside by anyone other than Cullen Jenkins this season.

* Another one of those aggressive penalties tripped up the Packers again, as LE Aaron Kampman was called for roughing the passer on Seattle's TD drive. This one will go in the books as a win, barring a dramatic turn of events, but the penalties are present again.

* Credit Jarrett Bush with a heads-up play to field a short onside kick that wasn't going to make it to primary hands man Donald Driver.

* After seeing it the other way around, including last week against Atlanta, the Packers have to feel good about being able to hand the ball to RB Ryan Grant three straight times and get a first down to run out the clock. On a day the Packers were without No. 2 back Brandon Jackson, Grant got the ball 33 times for 90 yards -- a roughly 2.7-yard average that won't scare anyone and was affected by a series of poorly blocked minus runs. But the attempts were there, and that means the Packers were chewing clock and moving the ball well enough to keep it on the ground.

That does it. Bring your postgame queries here, and I'll be back around 8 with answers. Until then ...

-- Tom Pelissero, tpelisse@greenbaypressgazette.com

End of 3: Packers 17, Seahawks 10

SCORING PLAYS
PACKERS -- Greg Jennings, 45 yd pass from Aaron Rodgers (Mason Crosby kick is good), 5:56. Drive: 3 plays, 49 yards in 1:28.

INJURY UPDATE
* S Charlie Peprah remains on the field at the start of the second half. That means Aaron Rouse (knee) probably did have a setback. UPDATE: It apparently is a head injury, not the knee. Rouse won't return.

* DT Ryan Pickett came off the field slowly after a running play with 5:11 on the clock. UPDATE: It's an elbow. His return is questionable.

NOTES AND ANALYSIS
* Looks like Seattle might try to bring more pressure in the second half. The Seahawks rushed six on the Packers' initial third down, and QB Aaron Rodgers was under pressure as he overthrew WR Donald Driver on a shallow cross.

* DT Johnny Jolly was the man who got dragged down by LG Mike Wahle -- drawing a holding penalty that wiped out a 51-yard run by Julius Jones. It was a huge break for the Packers, because RE Jeremy Thompson appeared to be out of position on the play and WLB A.J. Hawk got cleaned out by FB Leonard Weaver. Instead of first down at the Packers' 24, Seattle was stuck in long yardage and ended up punting.

* And that's the danger of bringing the heat. Seattle brought another six-man pressure on third-and-6 from the Seahawks' 45, and Rodgers burned it, going over the top on a go route for Jennings against veteran CB Marcus Trufant. The single high safety had no chance of getting over to help. Jennings was relatively quiet with only two catches before that one, but he keeps proving week-in and week-out that he's becoming one of the best receivers in the game.

* LE Aaron Kampman's second sack of the day (and sixth of the season) came with a four-man rush on third-and-5 from the Seattle 31. Kampman got the double team on the play -- and split two linemen to get to QB Charlie Frye.

* Special-teams penalties (and penalties in general) have been killers for the Packers. Jarrett Bush just got another one for a facemask, backing up the Packers just like he did with a holding call on a return last week. Bush can't afford those sorts of lapses.

* After bouncing back last week, RG Jason Spitz once again seems to be having some trouble blocking on zone runs.

* The third quarter ends with the Packers carving up Seattle on another time-consuming drive. There are 15 minutes to go, but so far, this has to be the most complete and consistent game the team has played across all three phases this season.

-- Tom Pelissero, tpelisse@greenbaypressgazette.com

Halftime: Seahawks 10, Packers 10

SCORING PLAYS
SEAHAWKS -- Olindo Mare, 50 yd field goal, 13:05. Drive: 10 plays, 35 yards in 4:20.

SEAHAWKS -- John Carlson, 6 yd pass from Charlie Frye (Olindo Mare kick is good), 8:17. Drive: 7 plays, 32 yards in 3:25.

PACKERS -- Aaron Rodgers, 1 yd run (Mason Crosby kick is good), 1:08. Drive: 13 plays, 66 yards in 7:09.

INJURY UPDATE
* S Charlie Peprah replaced Aaron Rouse on the last two plays of the first half. Rouse missed last week's game with a knee injury, so he might have had a setback. He appeared to go down awkwardly trying to pursue Carlson on the TD catch.

NOTES AND ANALYSIS
* The pressure keeps coming for the Pac