Packers' Julius Peppers: Forces a fumble in win

Peppers recorded four tackles (three solo), including a sack, forced one fumble and recovered one fumble in Sunday's 30-27 win over Chicago

Analysis:

Peppers was the Packers No. 1 option at outside linebacker Sunday with Clay Matthews (shoulder) limited and Nick Perry (hand) out. He played 79 percent of the team's defensive snaps and had one of the biggest plays of the game when he strip sacked Bears' quarterback Matt Barkley and recovered the fumble. The 36 year old defender is as effective as ever and now has 7.5 sacks on the season, his 14th season with at least 7.0 sacks and .5 sacks short of tying Nick Perry for the team lead. Against a struggling Minnesota offensive line in Week 16, Peppers is a player to consider in IDP leagues.