The Green Bay Packers have a knack for keeping their games close, especially this year when their biggest loss of the year came by just four points. Their two four point losses this year came when Aaron Rodgers was out with a concussion.
NFL Playoffs: Falcons Beating Packers Means Stopping Aaron Rodgers
How Rodgers does against the Atlanta Falcons defense will be a key part of their playoff game this weekend. SB Nation’s Acme Packing Company says Rodgers’ past performance suggests he’ll do well though the Falcons have been better lately.
Based on their performance last November, when Rodgers threw for 344 yards (9.8 yards per pass attempt), the Packers should be able to move downfield through the air. And while the Falcons are about as healthy as any team in the NFL, their nickel CB Brian Williams is still injured even after two weeks of rest. In their previous meeting, Rodgers didn’t rely heavily on WR Greg Jennings (his 119 yards receiving is padded by a last second desperation play), and he spread the ball out instead. Seven different receivers had two or more receptions. There was even a sighting of No. 5 WR Brett Swain. However, the Falcons have been outstanding against the pass over their past five games.
We’ve already argued that this game will simply come down to which quarterback plays better. They’re both similar teams and close matchups usually come down to which quarterback can make a big play. So really the question is Matt Ryan or Rodgers? Two of the best young quarterbacks in the game is a tough call.
Check out Acme Packing Company and The Falcoholic for more on the game.
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