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Rodgers, tough Packers D provide another big test for Pats

Rodgers, tough Packers D provide another big test for Pats


Aaron Rodgers and developing passing attack

Rodgers is adjusting to life without Davante Adams, throwing just four touchdowns to two interceptions entering the game. Still, Rodgers is completing 72.3% of his passes and has some budding young stars in rookies Romeo Doubs and Christian Watson, while keeping veteran Randall Cobb as a trusted outlet. The Patriots secondary will be put to the test by Rodgers just like their front seven was put to the test against Lamar Jackson. With Jalen Mills battling a hamstring issue, it could thrust some of the Patriots young corners like Jack and Marcus Jones into more sizable roles as they look to match the passing threats that the Packers now have. If the Pats can figure out a way to confound Rodgers, or at least hold him under 20 points for the third time in four games, they should have a chance to win.

Aaron Jones and a potent ground game

The best player on the Packers offense through three games has been running back Aaron Jones, who is averaging 6.8 yards-per-carry despite seeing fewer touches than AJ Dillon, who has been held to 3.5 yards-per-carry. The duo provides a nice complementary balance in the Packers backfield, with Jones providing the explosiveness and Dillon providing the size and strength. Together, they’ll test a Patriots run defense that had a lot of problems with the Ravens’ unique ground attack. Can they bounce back against a more conventional, yet still problematic, attack like the Packers? Lawrence Guy’s health bears monitoring, he’s been outstanding up front this season and he, Davon Godchaux and Carl Davis are likely to play significant roles.

Romeo Doubs and the new-look receiver group

The rookie receiver out of Nevada is already leading the team in receptions with 14 on 16 targets for 137 yards. They’re not overwhelming numbers but things should continue to trend upwards as he gets more familiar playing with an all-time great quarterback. Part of the Patriots problem is that the Packers don’t have a true…

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