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Few if any are giving the Denver Broncos a chance this week against the red hot Aaron Rodgers and his Green Bay Packers. To get an idea how Denver can compete in this matchup, I spoke with Cheesehead TV’s Cory Jennerjohn.
Chris Harris, in containing Aaron Rodgers in 2015: “We were able to play man-to-man and bring the heat every time. We’re not able to do that now.”
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) September 17, 2019
1st and 10
What are your thoughts on the Packers new offense under Matt LaFleuer so far?
CJ: Well, there have been flashes. I really like how LaFleur’s offense sets up the next play and the next play, and so on and so forth. However, in two games, the Packers are 7-for-27 (26 percent) on third down. With a running game, this team must feast on long, sustaining drives.
#Packers cooling off after hot start. Aaron Rodgers not thrilled. Voices frustration to Matt LaFleur. pic.twitter.com/Ad8ciS0aJu
— Mike Cianciolo (@MikeCianciolo) September 15, 2019
2nd and 12
Through two games Rodgers has taken 7 sacks, is that concerning? Should Broncos Country expect Von Miller and Bradley Chubb to get some chances at 12 this weekend?
CJ: It is always a concern with Rodgers. He is an eternal perfectionist. If he cannot make the throw, he has been taking sacks. However, those hits add up. In his last three years of playing a complete season (2015, 2016 and 2018) Rodgers has been sacked an average of 43 times. There will be opportunities for both Miller and Chubb — especially on the right side of the line that has been so vulnerable.
I don't think most fans appreciate how difficult this is and how easy 12 makes it look. @AaronRodgers12 You are inhuman dude pic.twitter.com/IbVtuVyahN
— Aaron Nagler (@AaronNagler) September 16, 2019
3rd and 5
What are your thoughts on the defensive performance so far in year two under Mike Pettine? Who has stood out on that side of the ball?
CJ: I think the defense has been amazing. It’s a complete about-face from where that unit was previously. Bringing back Mike Pettine guaranteed stability for that unit and assured to them that they could build on last year. The two players that have stood out are Kenny Clark and Jaire Alexander. The Vikings could not block Clark, as he was causing problems all day and Alexander has quickly morphed into a shutdown cover corner in his sophomore season.
Man, Jaire Alexander wasn't perfect today, but this play is just absurd.
— Austin Gayle (@PFF_AustinGayle) September 15, 2019
Alexander, top of the screen, breaks on the Adam Thielen slant and then flies to the flat route for the PBU -- insane COD/athleticism on display. pic.twitter.com/TRK9vIjPMF
4th and 1
What match-ups look most favorable to the Packers in week 3? Do you have a prediction for the game?
CJ: With Chris Harris locking down Davante Adams, I look for Marquez Valdes-Scantling to get behind Isaac Yiadom a few times. Especially if Denver is trying to stop the run and Rodgers gives them a play-action.
Score: Green Bay 24, Denver 13.
What do you think Broncos Country?
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Who will win Sunday?
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Broncos by a lot.
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Broncos by a little.
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Packers by a lot.
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Packers by a little.