The Packers already have clinched the No. 1 seed in the NFC and have plenty of banged-up players who could use some rest. And there is no sense in unnecessarily exposing Aaron Rodgers to injury. ,Alex Smith Jersey

Still,Joe Flacco Jersey, McCarthy doesn't particularly like the idea of letting a dangerous division opponent come into Lambeau and perhaps gain confidence against an undermanned Packers team ?? particularly when there's a chance they might see the Lions again in the playoffs.

McCarthy comes with an idea of what he'd enjoy when it comes to resting veterans, but said he likely will wait until this morning to finalize that plan.

"It's vital that you have everybody all set to go," McCarthy said. "We've had guys get sick Saturday night. We've had every scenario. We've had guys show up in the stadium breaking in hives. You have to prepare to play the sport. That'll be our approach,Jason Pierre-Paul Jersey, and that won't change now."

The Lions come into the game having clinched their first playoff berth because the 1999 season. But they're still playing for that No. 5 seed,Haloti Ngata Jersey, and Lions coach Jim Schwartz seemed to rule out the potential of resting his players this week.

"I can't imagine,Ahmad Bradshaw Jersey, to sit down there and say, ??We have accomplished a great deal and other things is gravy as you put it,Patrick Willis Jersey,'" Schwartz said. "(That) certainly is not our mindset. That is definitely not anybody around the teams' mindset."

It is a rematch of a pivotal Thanksgiving Day game in Detroit, a 27-15 Packers victory by which Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh was ejected for stomping Packers offensive lineman Evan Dietrich-Smith.

The Packers' offensive lines are in flux due to injuries, although veteran left tackle Chad Clifton is close to returning. He injured his hamstring within the Packers' Oct. 9 victory at Atlanta, then hurt his back during the rehabilitation process.

Right tackle Bryan Bulaga is close to returning after he sat out Sunday's victory over Chicago with a sprained left knee.

Among the Packers' other injured players is wide receiver Greg Jennings,Victor Cruz Jersey, who will sit out his third straight game with a sprained left knee.

Rodgers didn't seem particularly concerned about the Packers losing momentum if McCarthy does choose to rest players.

"We're the No. 1 seed,Justin Smith Jersey," Rodgers said. "That's enough momentum. We will host a home playoff game. It's tough to play in Lambeau using the crowd going and also the elements. I don't think so many people are too worried about potential momentum moving in,Vernon Davis Jersey, understanding that we do have a bye week the very first week of the playoffs."

Regardless of what McCarthy decides, Rodgers said he won't second-guess it.

"I think any player would love to play and become on the field with your guys,Eli Manning Jersey," Rodgers said. "It's not my decision, though. It's going to be Mike's decision, his final call ultimately. Whatever he decides,Anquan Boldin Jersey, we'll go with."

The Lions have won three straight games.

Matthew Stafford threw for 373 yards and three touchdowns in last week's victory over North park,Frank Gore Jersey, 1 week after throwing for 391 yards and four touchdowns inside a win over Oakland. He hasn't thrown an interception since the Lions' Dec. 4 loss at New Orleans.

Stafford struggled together with his accuracy while having fun with a glove covering the split on his fractured right index finger, but recently has returned to playing with no glove.

"The only reason I'd the glove on was I'd a finger splint on under it,Hakeem Nicks Jersey," Stafford said. "So I think the splint more than anything was probably the most inhibiting factor. But yeah,Ray Rice Jersey, once it's been off it's felt fine and felt good."

In all,Ray Lewis Jersey, the Lions face a far different scenario they did at the end of the 2008 season, whenever a 31-21 loss towards the Packers at Lambeau finished off their 0-16 season. The theme of the related articles：

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