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PACKERS KEYS TO SUCCESS
1. Contain Peterson. The Vikings' super rookie racked up 112 yards against the Packers in Week 4 -- on just 12 carries. Peterson will certainly have a larger role in the game plan this time around. Green Bay defensive tackles Ryan Pickett and Johnny Jolly will need to penetrate the backfield and make Peterson make cuts behind the line of scrimmage. If they do not slow down Peterson before he gets to the linebackers, the Packers' secondary will be unable to bring down the rookie in the open field.
2. Get tight end Donald Lee involved in the passing game. Wide receiver Greg Jennings has been making big plays all season when he faces single coverage. Lee has played a big role in some of those big plays by occupying the safety's attention and clearing out the middle of the field for Jennings. Green Bay will again need Lee to get past the linebackers and make the Vikings' safeties step up to cover him, giving Jennings more favorable matchups downfield. The Vikings need to find a way to slow down Lee without sacrificing one of their safeties.
3. Establish a running game. The Packers have a formidable passing attack but rank last in the NFL in rushing. Injuries have caused Green Bay to use a combination of running backs -- Ryan Grant, Brandon Jackson and Vernand Morency are currently in the mix -� but the team is averaging only 72.1 yards per game on the ground. Although the Packers face a tough Minnesota run defense this week, they must have a more balanced attack on offense to prevent the Vikings from putting six defensive backs on the field and focusing solely on grounding Green Bay's passing game.
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PREDICTION: The Packers' goal will be to try to salt the game away early, limiting Peterson's ability to beat them. It may not work. The running back-by-democracy system isn't giving Brett Favre the support he needs, so he's reverted to do-it-all mode, donating a turnover for every touchdown he throws. The offensive inconsistency allows opponents to stay close, so Peterson will remain in the gameplan. The Packers will prevail, thanks to their defense and the Minnesota's Three Stooges quarterbacking corps, but the early six-point line is a little scary.
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GAME PLAN: The Packers likely will be compelled to be one-dimensional themselves on offense, since their injury-plagued running game should remain in neutral against Minnesota's formidable front. Yet, relying strictly on the pass will be to their advantage. Brett Favre has his deep-ball groove on at age 38, directing the league's No. 2 pass offense, and he'll be able to pick on a 31st-rated pass defense with a shaky secondary. Ball security, though, will be critical for the Packers. Minnesota leads the league with 14 forced fumbles. The Packers put the ball on the Metrodome turf four times, losing two, and were fortunate to get out with a win in that early-season game.
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http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/teamReport?categoryId=67046&type=StrategyAndPersonnel
MATCHUPS:
1. Interior of Packers offensive line vs. Vikings DTs Kevin Williams and Pat Williams.
2. Packers QB Brett Favre vs. Vikings SS Darren Sharper.
3. Packers DL vs Vikings OL.
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http://www.acmepackingcompany.com/story/2007/11/7/17250/1335
How will the Packers offense play this weekend? This season Favre seems to be on the same page as Driver, plus WRs Greg Jennings and James Jones, and TE Donald Lee. Minnesota killed San Diego last week by blitzing QB Phillip Rivers hard up the middle and forcing him to rush the deep passes that San Diego favors. The Packers excel at throwing the quick slant route well before the blitz can get to Favre, so Minnesota will have to hold back the blitz to avoid getting carved up in the middle of the field by the Packers' receivers.This game should be very interesting because I don't see how the...Minnesota can stop Favre
PACKERS KEYS TO SUCCESS
1. Contain Peterson. The Vikings' super rookie racked up 112 yards against the Packers in Week 4 -- on just 12 carries. Peterson will certainly have a larger role in the game plan this time around. Green Bay defensive tackles Ryan Pickett and Johnny Jolly will need to penetrate the backfield and make Peterson make cuts behind the line of scrimmage. If they do not slow down Peterson before he gets to the linebackers, the Packers' secondary will be unable to bring down the rookie in the open field.
2. Get tight end Donald Lee involved in the passing game. Wide receiver Greg Jennings has been making big plays all season when he faces single coverage. Lee has played a big role in some of those big plays by occupying the safety's attention and clearing out the middle of the field for Jennings. Green Bay will again need Lee to get past the linebackers and make the Vikings' safeties step up to cover him, giving Jennings more favorable matchups downfield. The Vikings need to find a way to slow down Lee without sacrificing one of their safeties.
3. Establish a running game. The Packers have a formidable passing attack but rank last in the NFL in rushing. Injuries have caused Green Bay to use a combination of running backs -- Ryan Grant, Brandon Jackson and Vernand Morency are currently in the mix -� but the team is averaging only 72.1 yards per game on the ground. Although the Packers face a tough Minnesota run defense this week, they must have a more balanced attack on offense to prevent the Vikings from putting six defensive backs on the field and focusing solely on grounding Green Bay's passing game.
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http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/7416252
PREDICTION: The Packers' goal will be to try to salt the game away early, limiting Peterson's ability to beat them. It may not work. The running back-by-democracy system isn't giving Brett Favre the support he needs, so he's reverted to do-it-all mode, donating a turnover for every touchdown he throws. The offensive inconsistency allows opponents to stay close, so Peterson will remain in the gameplan. The Packers will prevail, thanks to their defense and the Minnesota's Three Stooges quarterbacking corps, but the early six-point line is a little scary.
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/teamReport?categoryId=67046&type=StrategyAndPersonnel
GAME PLAN: The Packers likely will be compelled to be one-dimensional themselves on offense, since their injury-plagued running game should remain in neutral against Minnesota's formidable front. Yet, relying strictly on the pass will be to their advantage. Brett Favre has his deep-ball groove on at age 38, directing the league's No. 2 pass offense, and he'll be able to pick on a 31st-rated pass defense with a shaky secondary. Ball security, though, will be critical for the Packers. Minnesota leads the league with 14 forced fumbles. The Packers put the ball on the Metrodome turf four times, losing two, and were fortunate to get out with a win in that early-season game.
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http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/teamReport?categoryId=67046&type=StrategyAndPersonnel
MATCHUPS:
1. Interior of Packers offensive line vs. Vikings DTs Kevin Williams and Pat Williams.
2. Packers QB Brett Favre vs. Vikings SS Darren Sharper.
3. Packers DL vs Vikings OL.
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http://www.acmepackingcompany.com/story/2007/11/7/17250/1335
How will the Packers offense play this weekend? This season Favre seems to be on the same page as Driver, plus WRs Greg Jennings and James Jones, and TE Donald Lee. Minnesota killed San Diego last week by blitzing QB Phillip Rivers hard up the middle and forcing him to rush the deep passes that San Diego favors. The Packers excel at throwing the quick slant route well before the blitz can get to Favre, so Minnesota will have to hold back the blitz to avoid getting carved up in the middle of the field by the Packers' receivers.This game should be very interesting because I don't see how the...Minnesota can stop Favre