TONIGHT

* The line: Green Bay by 1 1/2.

* Story line: While this may not be one of the better matchups on “Monday Night Football” this season, seeing Reggie White chase his old buddy Brett Favre is a good reason to watch. Both teams are playing for little more than pride as only the Packers have a slim chance at the postseason. Memories are about all that remain for two teams that played for the 1996 NFC championship.

* Key matchups: Panther defensive end Reggie White vs. Packer tackle Mike Tauscher. White would love to show his old team that he still has the goods and he’ll give the rookie Tauscher all he can handle. Carolina’s offensive line vs. Green Bay’s defensive line. Panther quarterback Steve Beuerlein has been dumped 49 times so far this season. Without safety valve Wesley Walls, count on Beuerlein spending a lot of time on the ground.

* Injury report: GB--RB Dorsey Levens (knee, out). CAR--FB William Floyd (ribs, out); RB Tshimanga Biakabutuka (toe, questionable); WR Donald Hayes (groin, questionable).

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THE MATCHUPS GB CAR Points scored 21.4 (11) 19.1 (21) Points allowed 21.0 (16) 18.5 (10) Passing off. 231.8 (8) 224.2 (11) Rushing off. 96.2 (24) 79.3 (27) Passing def. 206.8 (14) 226.5 (24) Rushing def. 103.9 (13) 121.9 (22) Time of poss. 30:23 (15) 30:34 (14) Turnover ratio -5 (23) -6 (24) Red zone TD% 51.4 (13) 36.6 (27)

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The pick: Green Bay.