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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.
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.
It's a good observation. What's more, the defense has had the benefit of playing with a lead during most of this four-game win streak. That's a massive advantage for any defense and allows Jeff Hafley to tweak his schematic arithmetic.
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.
Micah Parsons and the Packers defense made life miserable for J.J. McCarthy on Sunday. Dan Powers / Imagn Images GREEN BAY, Wis. — Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper wanted to do a Lambeau Leap with his teammates. Safety Evan Williams had just secured ...
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.
Micah Parsons, the Packers' star edge rusher, is suspected to have torn his ACL following a non-contact injury during the game against the Broncos, which he missed. Coach Matt LaFleur indicated the injury does not look promising.