All of those plays occurred at Lambeau Field except for a 34-yard pass to James Jones in the Packers’ opener at Chicago.
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Green Bay Packers Vs Denver Broncos super-clash happens to be one of the most prestigious fights in the history of NFL.
Now 17 years later, we get another epic matchup between two Hall of Fame quarterbacks. “It’s getting better day by day and just hoping this is the week, and we’re pushing and it’s looking good so far”.
ABOUT THE PACKERS (6-0-0): After battling a nagging ankle injury, Eddie Lacy dealt with a different issue this week as reporters questioned whether the 234-pound – give or take a few – running back is being hampered by his weight. Manning is also learning a new offense under first year head coach Gary Kubiak, he’s got a beat up offensive line and a running game that isn’t offering much help.
“They’re flying around. (Coordinator) Wade Phillips has done it forever in this league”. Manning is making the key throws when they matter the most, and 6-0 is all that matters at this point. If he can, the Packers will stay in manageable down and distances that could open up the rest of the offense.
“We’re preparing for Peyton as the same player that he’s always been”, coach Mike McCarthy said, via the Green Bay Press-Gazette.
Denver Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) pass rushes around Minnesota Vikings tackle Matt Kalil (75) in the first quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.
Rodgers is so good that by the time he is done playing, he will nearly certainly be worthy of a spot on the all-time list with Manning, Joe Montana, Johnny Unitas and Tom Brady. “With him being back, it should boost our defense and boost our confidence”. “I feel very good about our secondary to date”. “What you’re seeing is a change in philosophy and scheme”. They make plays on the football, excellent cover guys. Exposing the Packers pass defense is the X-factor for Denver this week. Coordinator Dom Capers finally has a full deck to play with and it is showing. The Broncos defensive front has constantly been pressuring opposing quarterbacks, as they lead the league in sacks with 26. Peyton Manning has thrown 10 interceptions compared to seven touchdowns causing many to wonder whether the Broncos will bench Manning if his struggles continue after their bye.
Manning may be struggling but he hasnt lost any of his luster. They have not even played against a wide receiver on Demaryius Thomas’ level so far, let alone Emmanuel Sanders’ level.
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Green Bay is actually ranked 22nd in passing yards per game. Green Bay has arguably looked more risky than any other team in the National Football League when they have the ball. He has not run for 100 yards in a game this season. But when it really comes down to it, what’s gotten us that 6-0 record and strong defensive performance, especially points per game, is the fact that we’ve played very solid in the red zone. “People keep thinking that our team is just a fluke and we haven’t played anybody”.
