All but one player practiced, and the previously convalescing likes of cornerback Al Harris and strong safety Atari Bigby aren't on the injury report this week.

Both defensive backs are expected to be back in the starting lineup this weekend.

Bigby has missed the last five games because of a strained hamstring. A lacerated spleen kept Harris out of the last four contests.

"Al looks good," head coach Mike McCarthy said Wednesday. "It's great to have him out there; there's no doubt about it. He has that presence about himself, as a physical corner. He's had a good week so far."

With the return of Harris opposite Charles Woodson, Tramon Williams will settle back in at nickel back. An emerging Williams had three interceptions as the starting replacement for Harris.

Aaron Rouse also was productive in place of Bigby, highlighted by a franchise-record-tying 99-yard interception return for a touchdown in the Packers' win over the Indianapolis Colts last time out. Although relegated to backup duty again, Rouse could get some playing time in situational packages.

PLAYER NOTES

--QB Aaron Rodgers had significant throwing in practice Thursday for the second straight day. To ensure that Rodgers' sprained throwing shoulder, with which he's played the previous three games, is rested for Sunday's game at the Tennessee Titans, he won't do much, if not anything, in practice Friday.

--CB Al Harris is a good bet to return to game action Sunday and be in the starting lineup. Harris has shown to be in football-ready shape in practice this week after he missed the last four games because of a lacerated spleen.

--SS Atari Bigby is in solid shape to get back on the field as a starter Sunday. Bigby was sidelined the last five games because of a strained hamstring.

--NT Ryan Pickett was removed from the injury report Thursday. He had appeared on it Wednesday because of a non-injury issue, though he practiced. Pickett, who suffered a strained triceps muscle in Week 6, will continue to wear a protective harness in game action.

--DT Justin Harrell expects to be taken off the physically-unable-to-perform list and make his season debut Sunday in his home state. A determination on Harrell's status will be made after practice Friday. Harrell, the team's 2007 first-round draft pick, began practicing two weeks ago after undergoing two surgeries in the offseason for a herniated disk in his back.

--WR James Jones has practiced without incident this week and should be good to go Sunday. An aggravated torn PCL in his right knee kept him out of the last two games. Jones, the team's No. 3 wideout, is expected to have increased special-teams responsibilities in the upcoming game.

--DE Jason Hunter practiced on a full-time basis the last two days and appears ready to return to game action. Hunter, a backup and special-teams contributor, was out the last three games because of a hamstring injury.

--LB Desmond Bishop hasn't practiced the last two days after suffering a strained hamstring Monday. The special-teams ace is highly questionable for Sunday's game.

GAME PLAN: Ball control will be at a premium for two teams hell bent on winning time of possession as a way to nail down a victory in this one. Expect the Packers to take a similar tack to what worked well for them in their last two games against Seattle and Indianapolis, when they handed the ball off to Ryan Grant 33 and 31 times, respectively. Grant wasn't overly proficient with the carries, but coupled with the mistake-free efficiency of quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the keep-away mentality paid off with two victories. The Packers want to set the tone with at least a couple sustained touchdown drives early in the game to get out in front on the scoreboard and force the unbeaten Titans to get out of their running mode and become one-dimensional with the pass. Problem is, Tennessee's dynamic defense has surrendered only 16 first-quarter points, and the Titans are allowing but a league-low average of 12.4 points per game. Green Bay has scored less than 17 points only once this season - a 27-16 loss to Dallas in Week 3. The anticipated return of hard-hitting strong safety Atari Bigby after he missed the past five games because of a hamstring injury will allow the Packers to put eight in the box against the two-headed running monster of Chris Johnson and LenDale White. Green Bay gave up 206 rushing yards (average of 5.2 yards per carry) in the Aug. 28 preseason finale against the Titans, who played their regulars most of the game. Tennessee quarterback Kerry Collins functions best when he makes quick throws to beat the pass rush; he hasn't been sacked in the last five games. If the Packers are going to disrupt his timing and make him hold onto the ball when he becomes a sitting duck in the pocket, press coverage by the cornerbacks will be key. Green Bay, confronted by an ordinary receiving group, also could step out of character and blitz frequently with linebackers and slot corner Charles Woodson.

MATCHUPS TO WATCH: Packers interior offensive line vs. Titans DTs Albert Haynesworth and Tony Brown -- Although Green Bay played Tennessee only two months ago to end the preseason, the Packers could be at a disadvantage in the matchup with the Titans' tackle duo. The starting offensive unit was on the field for all of one play - a 68-yard touchdown pass from Aaron Rodgers to Greg Jennings on the first play of the game - in that exhibition game. Haynesworth perhaps has no peer in the league as a complete package for playing the run and the pass from the inside. He leads the Titans with six sacks and has 12 quarterback pressures. Left guard Daryn Colledge and center Scott Wells will have to contend with Haynesworth the most, and left tackle Chad Clifton also will get a few one-on-one shots when Haynesworth slides outside. Brown is overshadowed by the towering Haynesworth's notoriety, but the young player is as relentless in pursuing the football and wreaking havoc in the pocket (31/2 sacks, 10 quarterback pressures, five tackles for loss) with his quickness. That puts right guard Jason Spitz on the spot.

Packers defense vs. Titans RBs Chris Johnson and LenDale White: At least Green Bay knows whom to focus on when Tennessee has the ball. Yet, containing the Titans' version of thunder (White) and lightning (Johnson) will be easier said than done, especially by a Green Bay unit that has been susceptible against the run. The Packers rank 25th in the league in allowing an average of 141.9 rushing yards per game, and opponents have been gashing them for 4.9 yards a carry. Provided the defensive linemen can hold up the blocks of the Titans' fierce offensive line, Green Bay's linebackers, who have struggled in reacting and staying assignment sure in their gaps, will have to show up and be difference makers. As much as White is a short-yardage load between the tackles, rookie speedster Johnson is a bigger concern for the damage he can inflict in space if he's allowed to turn the corner.

INJURY IMPACT: Barring any major setbacks in practice by the end of the week, the Packers for their game Sunday should be at full strength health wise with the players on their roster for the first time this season. Cornerback Al Harris and strong safety Atari Bigby were good to go for practice when the team reconvened Monday following its bye week, and both starters likely will be cleared to play against the Tennessee Titans.

--Quarterback Aaron Rodgers still is coping with a sprained throwing shoulder, with which he's played the last three games, but he was given the green light to make a few downfield throws in practice Wednesday for the first time since suffering the injury. Rodgers also will throw some Thursday before the arm is shut down until game time Sunday.

--Defensive tackle Justin Harrell could make his belated season debut this weekend. Harrell remains on the physically unable to perform list after undergoing two surgeries for a herniated disk in his back. A determination on whether to remove Harrell from PUP and put him on the active roster will be made after last year's first-round draft pick gets through this week of practice.