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Matt Forte, Alshon Jeffery active vs. Packers

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Chicago running back Matt Forte and wide receiver Alshon Jeffery are active for the Bears' Thursday night game against the Packers.

Forte missed the previous three games with a knee injury, and Jeffery was questionable going into the night with a groin injury. The team's top receiver, Jeffery has missed five games this season with groin and shoulder ailments.

Wide receiver Eddie Royal (knee) and tight end Martellus Bennett (ribs) were already declared out. The Bears also will be without safety Antrel Rolle (knee).

For the Packers, JC Tretter will make his first start at center with Corey Linsley out with an ankle injury. The Packers also will be without safety Micah Hyde because of a hip injury.

Other Packers inactives include QB Brett Hundley, RB Alonzo Harris, LB Andy Mulumba, and WRs Jared Abbrederis and Ty Montgomery.

Other Bears inactives include RB Ka'Deem Carey, CB Jacoby Glenn, OT Nick Becton and DL Will Sutton.