There is no way around it, without Davante Adams in the lineup the Green Bay Packers will be limited in what they can do offensively against the Dallas Cowboys. That said, they still have a guy named Aaron Rodgers who can make things happen with anyone he has on the field.
Looking at last weeks loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, there are many things the Packers have to fix if they plan on coming out of “Jerry World” with a win.
Here are three things they must do if they plan on moving to 4-1:
3. Aaron Rodgers must be Aaron Rodgers.
A short handed Green Bay team is still dangerous with Mr. Rodgers under center. He will have to lead this team and will them to victory Sunday while targeting Jimmy Graham, Geronimo Allison and Marquez Valdes-Scantling.
Those guys aren't bad second options considering their number 1 wide out is sidelined. Last week however, Allsion and Valdes-Scantling were only targeted a combined six times. That number will of course have to increase if they want to stand a chance against what seemed to be a high powered Cowboys offense before last week.
Graham could be a big time red zone target for Rodgers considering the ineffectiveness of their running game the last few weeks, leading to my next point.
2. They have to create some sort of running threat.
In his most recent games against the Eagles and Denver Broncos, Aaron Jones has totaled 40 yards combined. While on paper, his stats might look fine thanks to some short yardage touchdowns but teams have been inviting the Packers to run the ball.
With Jamal Williams sidelined this week, the pressure will all be sitting on Jones' shoulders. Being able to run the ball will open the middle of the field, which will be desperately needed since they are missing their deep ball threat.
If Jones can replicate his performance against the Minnesota Vikings, it will make the entire offenses lives easier.
1. Jimmy Graham will have to look like 2013 Graham.
They will need a big game from Jimmy Graham today, no way around it. While Allison and Valdes-Scantling are solid, they don't command the respect of the defense. If Graham can call the defenses attention, that will open up plays for for his teammates.
Graham is only two season removed from being a pro bowler but will have to play like one today if they want to keep up with Dallas. The Cowboys linebackers are some of the best in the league but Graham isn't a slouch that is just going to lay down. Expect to see him in the end zone at least once today.
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