Third-Down Challenge Coming On Sunday

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The Packers have been one of the best teams in the league this season when it comes to converting third downs, and that aspect of their offensive success will be put to the test on Sunday by a Cardinals defense that has been adept at stopping teams in those situations.

Green Bay finished the season ranked No. 3 in the NFL on third down, converting at a 47.0 percent (103-of-219) clip, the second-best mark by a Packers team in the last 14 seasons (47.3 in 2004), while the Cardinals were No. 6 in the league in third-down defense, limiting their opponents to just a 35.3 percent (82-of-232) conversion rate.

Arizona's ability to get after the quarterback has contributed to its success on third down, evidenced by the 43 sacks (No. 6 in the league) posted this season, 17 of which (No. 3 in the NFL) came on third down. Those sacks have helped the Cardinals put their opponents in 3rd-and-long (10 or more yards) 73 times this season, fourth most in the NFL.

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Source: Packers.com
 

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