It seemed that the mighty Packer offense is coming back to life despite missing key players, which has Packer fans fantasizing about what this group can do once they are all healthy and ready to go. This week, the green and gold face the tall order of slowing down Andrew Luck’s explosive offense when the Indianapolis Colts come into Lambeau Field to take on Aaron Rodgers and the Packers.
Coming off a close hard fought heartbreak loss at Atlanta, the Pack will look to bounce back this weekend at home against the Colts. Without further due, here are the Green Bay Packers week nine keys to victory.
Green Bay Packers Week Nine Keys to Victory
Pass Rushers Versus Colts Offensive Line
The Indianapolis Colts offensive line is bad to say the least. Pro Football Focus has ranked them 15th overall, but the eye test suggests they should be lower. PFF has them as the 12th best pass blocking, 19th in run blocking, and 16th in penalties. The Colts offensive line cannot block for the running game hence Frank Gore’s comments about not coming here for this, Andrew Luck takes a beating on a weekly basis, and they commit penalties shooting themselves in the foot. This is the type of game that can send Clay Matthews, Nick Perry, and Julius Peppers to the Pro Bowl.
Aaron Rodgers Versus Colts Defense
Over the last two outings Aaron Rodgers has started to look like his old self. Since the Cowboys debacle, the Packers are 1-1, but Aaron Rodgers is on point. Since the second half of the Bears game on Thursday Night, Rodgers has thrown seven touchdowns to zero interceptions while completing 71.3 per cent of his passes. This week, Rodgers and the passing game should post another monster game because the Colts defense ranks 29th in the NFL in total yards per game at 402.5. They also rank third in total penalties with 66, which costs them 566 yards. The Colts defense also ranks 28th in points per game allowing 28 points per game.
Packers Secondary Versus Colts Receivers
Many things can be said about the Colts, but their passing game is elite because of their young gunslinger. Luck will drop down to pass a lot, and make plays both with his arm and legs. The problem for the Packers is will their depleted secondary hold up against the Colts speedy receivers? Damarious Randall, Quinten Rollins, LaDarius Gunter and company at the cornerback positions are going to have a long afternoon with speedsters T.Y. Hilton, and Phillip Dorsett.
This will be a shootout but ultimately Aaron Rodgers, who has thrown 15 touchdowns to zero interceptions in his last five home games versus AFC teams, will win the battle.
