"His instinct is probably to grit this out. Tramon Williams has been an ironman for the Packers. Before this week, the cornerback never missed a game or a practice — noble for a player who has taken on the opposition's No. 1 wideout, thrown his body into run support and returned punts.

Now, it's decision time for Williams, the medical staff and coach Mike McCarthy. Do you give Williams the green light to help stop rookie Cam Newton, Steve Smith and the Panthers' newfound passing attack or is it best to play it safe?

If he's cleared, the logic to play Williams is there. With the exception of 2007, the Packers have not started seasons fast under McCarthy. Green Bay has gone 1-4, 4-1, 2-3, 4-4 and 3-3 the last five seasons. Late-season rallies clawed them into the playoffs in 2009 and 2010."