Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Green Bay vs Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta is going to have to step up their game if they want to go from squeaking by the Seahawks to beating the Packers

Green Bay faces Atlanta this weekend in a rematch of the memorable NFC playoff matchup. Both teams however have gone in different directions since that game, Green Bay has not lost, and Atlanta is 2-2 and has looked very unimpressive this season. In the offseason, the Falcons trades parts of two drafts to select WR Julio Jones from Alabama, but offense hasn't been the only  problem. Just like their game against the Packers, the issues have been on defense, with the Falcons at 27th in the league in points allowed.The Falcons also suffer from being in a very tough division with the New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Green Bay on the other hand leads the league in scoring but is 18th in points allowed, but haven't been on the edge of losing since the New Orleans game. Green Bay Quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been on a tear this year with so many weapons to throw to such as Jermichael Finley, Greg Jennings, and recently extended Jordy Nelson. Atlanta QB Matt Ryan has had a tough year, throwing 4 INTs to go along with 6 TDs. They will need to perform much better if they are going to beat the Packers.

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