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The Packers are healthy at wide receiver, and their stable of pass-catchers could create serious issues for the Broncos' cornerbacks. Patrick Surtain II, Ja’Quan McMillian, Riley Moss, and Jahdae Barron will have their work cut out for them with the stable of receivers the Packers have, and that doesn't include their tight ends.
The Packers will be tested by a solid Denver Broncos offensive line that features UW-Whitewater’s Quinn Meinerz and tackle Mike McGlinchey.
Green Bay's defense faces a similar challenge to last week against Chicago, with Denver relying on explosive runs and late game magic from Bo Nix.
Let’s rewind back to late August. The Green Bay Packers made a bold move, pushing all their poker chips to the center of the table to acquire an impact defensive player. You know him by now. His name is Micah Parsons. His reputation preceded him, and he ...
The Broncos ripped off 20 of the game’s final 23 points, Surtain’s defense put the clamps on a prolific Packers offense in the second half and Denver pushed its winning streak to 11 games.
Green Bay matches up well with Chicago on offense, and should be able to do damage as long as Jordan Love and company take care of the football.
Of course, the Green Bay defense has also allowed the fifth-fewest yards per play and ranks ninth in defensive DVOA, and the Packers generate pressure at a respectable 12th-highest clip despite blitzing at the second-lowest rate.
With New England blowing a 21-0 lead and losing 35-31 to Buffalo earlier Sunday, the Patriots fell to 11-3. The Broncos, who hold the tiebreaker over the Patriots, improved to 12-2 with their 11th straight win since their 1-2 start and 12th straight home win dating back to the final five games of last season.