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The Colts are riding the Philip Rivers roller coaster through six games, and they have to hope it has more peaks than valleys. Note: NFL Network reports Jones and Ridley will play Monday night. Packers RB Aaron Jones vs. Russell Gage and Hayden Hurst have also been big-play threats, and Todd Gurley is still a good back capable of hurting the Packers if they aren’t up to the task in the run game. But if the rest of the Week 1 outings ultimately disappoint in the way that game did ratings-wise, it could mean real trouble for the NFL going forward. The Packers, with Aaron Rodgers and Aaron Jones and a better pass-rush and secondary, find a way to get it done at home. Marcus Mariota looked sharp orchestrating yet another new offensive system for the Tennessee Titans. After the Texans forced New England to punt in the final minute, Ryan Allen landed the ball inside the 5-yard line and Jonathan Jones downed it at the 1. The Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings will fight it out for NFC North supremacy all year long, and their opening week battle will speak to where both franchises currently stand. Packers CB Jaire Alexander vs. WRs Julio Jones/Calvin Ridley: Talk about a heavyweight fight. The last time (and previously only time) Rodgers completed fewer than 50 percent of his passes, threw two or more interceptions and finished with a passer rating under 40.0? Mike Pettine’s defense must make Matt Ryan and his offense do it the hard way. The new-look New England Patriots are due to take on the Miami Dolphins. Maybe he'll be overlooked no more? Related: Skip Bayless’ Hilarious Reaction To Dak Prescott Backlash (Video), Your email address will not be published.

The Packers listed 10 players as questionable or doubtful for Week 4 and placed starting receiver Allen Lazard and starting linebacker Christian Kirksey on injured reserve. The Packers are 16-14 against the Falcons, including 11-4 at home and 6-3 at Lambeau Field. The two Smiths and Clark combined for 210 of the 304.

Here’s a full preview of Monday night’s showdown: When: Monday, Oct. 5 All the basic information for Week 2: When: 8:20 p.m. CT, Sunday, Sept. 27 Where: … Peterson runs for 120 yards, 2 TDs, Skins top Packers 31-17. Currently residing in Los Angeles, Calif., he is Game 7's go-to source for rumors surrounding the Lakers, Clippers and Dodgers. Required fields are marked *. Standing in their way is the winless Atlanta Falcons, who are coming off brutal losses the last two weeks. Many thought that people staying home more in COVID-19 times and the continued legalization of sports gambling would result in a ratings boon for the NFL. The Chiefs and Texans just barely beat out 2018’s rain-delayed first game of the season between the Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Falcons, which pulled in just 19 million viewers. That number is down more than 12 percent from the 22 million viewers that the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears were able to pull in for the opening game of the 2019-20 season. That number is down more than 12 percent from the 22 million viewers that the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears were able to pull in for the opening game of the 2019-20 season. Somehow everyone was pissed. This is a winless football team coming off two terrible losses, and one can imagine they heard all the talk this week about their coach and his job security. Forget the run defense – the regressing pass-rush is Pettine's biggest problem. Points per game: 40.7 https://packerswire.usatoday.com/lists/packers-vs-falcons-keys-to-victory-top-matchups-predictions/, Packers Wire post-game chat: Talking through a terrible time in Tampa Bay, As expected, pressure decided Packers-Buccaneers showdown, Aaron Rodgers after 38-10 loss: Packers 'needed a kick in the ass', Packers come out flat after bye week for second year in a row under Matt LaFleur, Packers QB Aaron Rodgers explains game-changing pick-six vs. Bucs, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Note: Adams tweeted Monday morning that he won’t play. If the Packers start fast, they’ll likely run away with it, but Matt LaFleur’s team needs to match the energy early. LaFleur’s team can’t give a wounded animal any kind of lifeline. They can both create chunk plays in the passing game. While NBC easily won the night with those ratings, there is still cause for concern given that sports ratings are continuing to decline with seemingly no end in sight. Dec. 14, 2014, when the Buffalo Bills steamrolled Rodgers the Packers in Buffalo. He has a great opportunity to continue building his Pro Bowl portfolio in primetime. Avoid explosive plays: The Falcons will likely be running at full capacity on offense, with receivers Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley expected to play. Falcons LT Jake Matthews: Smith has been quiet to start 2020, but the Packers may need him to be a disruptor on Monday night. Your email address will not be published. Tom Brady and Drew Brees will square off when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints clash on Sunday afternoon. The Packers can’t let him control the trenches. Sept. 9, 2017: Falcons 34, Packers 23 The Jaguars are consistently getting off to slow starts during their five-game losing streak, and the blame can be spread all around the locker room. The Lakers and Rockets ultimately drew 2.496 million viewers, Las Vegas and Dallas pulled in 790,000 viewers, and the US Open attracted 1.545 million viewers.

Give Rodgers time: A passing offense with Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Darrius Shepherd and Malik Taylor as the top three receivers will likely need time for players to work open. Welcome to Packers Wire's European Union Experience. A 20-year veteran in the sports world, he has sources spanning the NBA, MLB, NFL, UFC and NASCAR. Matt Ryan isn’t a mobile target and the Falcons offensive line isn’t an elite group.