The Green Bay Packers have started the season off 2-0, but they have another test in Week 3 against the Denver Broncos. Most think that the Packers should end up pulling off a fairly easy victory, but no one should be underestimating Vic Fangio. He is one of the best defensive minds in football and the Green Bay offense has been inconsistent.
Mike Pettine seems to have put together a top-notch defense for the first time in recent Packers' history. The last time the team had a defense like this was in 2010 when they won a Super Bowl.
Heading into this week's matchup, it will be interesting to see how Aaron Rodgers and the offense play. Matt LaFleur has had two games to adjust and make changes and this is the game they need to see big returns.
All of that being said, here are four bold predictions for the Packers this week against the Broncos.
3. Aaron Jones Has Another 100-Yard Performance
One of the biggest positives from last week's game against the Minnesota Vikings was the play of running back Aaron Jones. He racked up 116 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries. That big production will continue this week to the tune of another 100-yard game.
Jones is a true workhorse and he is back on track. Green Bay will not shy away from handing him the ball.
2. Green Bay Sacks Joe Flacco Six Times
Fangio and the Broncos have some questions along the offensive line. This is not the game for the team to have a weak offensive line against what has been a lethal Packers' pass rush.
Green Bay is going to get to Flacco early and often this week. Preston and Za'Darius Smith will lead the charge and don't be surprised of rookie pass rusher Rashan Gary gets more playing time. Either way, the Packers will put Flacco on his back at least six times.
1. Aaron Rodgers Breaks Out
Finally, this will be the week that the Packers' offense finally plays up to its full potential.
Rodgers is going to put together a masterful performance against a solid Denver defense. He will end up recording at least 250 yards and three touchdowns. More impressively, Rodgers will keep his interception slate clean and will shred a talented Denver secondary to lead Green Bay to a 3-0 record with a big win.
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