Green Bay Packers fans during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on September 11, 2016 in Jacksonville. They went on a wild free agent spending frenzy, inking veterans Malik Jackson, Prince Amukamara and Tashaun Gipson to multi-year deals. “They are a big “bring-the-house” team, so we just have to execute”. He did not play at all this preseason and only started practicing a few weeks ago. If they play smart, they shouldn’t have to do too much out of their comfort zone to win the game. The Packers called a short pass to Nelson to get him on the stat sheet.
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Mike Nugent kicked a 47-yard field goal with 54 seconds left, lifting the Cincinnati Bengals to a 23-22 season-opening victory over the New York Jets on Sunday. But no one – except, obviously, Sitton himself – was more stunned than two of Sitton’s longtime teammates, guard T.J. Lang and right tackle Bryan Bulaga.
Hurns lost one yard and the Jaguars turned the ball over on downs.
“It feels great having Jordy back”, quarterback Aaron Rodgers said.
The Jacksonville Jaguars should not be turning any heads with their secondary this season, which should be a favorable matchup for the Packers and their plethora of weapons in the passing game. According to the Vegas oddsmakers, they’re the Super Bowl favorites out of the NFC.
Not many quarterbacks have the arm strength to make that throw, particularly with Jags cornerback Jalen Ramsey grabbing the back of Rodgers’ jersey. Highly touted rookie linebacker Myles Jack will also join the unit. Nelson’s first score since week 16 of 2014 after missing all of last season with a torn ACL.
Also for Green Bay, WR Jeff Janis is active despite needing to wear a club cast on his broken hand.
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Jacksonville won the numbers game, 348 yards to 294, 300 of it through the air while Rodgers finished with 199 passing yards. Hopefully the Packers defense won’t have issues this season. Green Bay Packers maybe the oldest team in the National Football League, but they carry some great athletes on their team. The six other defensive starters have at least five years of experience. Producing a 75 yards in 56 seconds, Rodgers capped the drive with a 29-yard touchdown throw to wide receiver Davante Adams. Brandon Allen completed 17 of 26 passes for 164 yards and two touchdowns against two interceptions. The Jacksonville Jaguars learned first-hand on Sunday in Week 1 just how not-human Rodgers is. The game presents an opportunity for him to find his MVP form, despite the fact that Jacksonville’s defense appears improved and that he and Nelson will be looking to re-establish their connection.
