Notebook: Continuing Rushing Success Will Be Key

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With the Packers playing four of their final five games in potentially cold weather, the ability to run the ball in less-than-ideal conditions will no doubt factor into the team's success down the stretch.

That challenge starts on Monday night against Baltimore, one of the stingiest defenses against the run this year and over the past couple of seasons.

Since 2006, the Ravens defense ranks No. 2 in the league in rushing yards allowed per game at 82.3 and No. 2 in yards per carry at 3.3. They are giving up slightly more yards on the ground this season compared to years past, with an average of 97.6 per contest (No. 6 in the league), but they still lead the league in yards allowed per carry at 3.5.

"They've got extremely talented guys up front," guard Daryn Colledge said. "They've got technicians, they've got guys that do their job every single down and allow the guys around them to make plays. That's phenomenal. You see a smart defense like that that hustle..

Source: Packers.com
 

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