Packers-Broncos: Key Battles
- Friday, September 30, 2011 6:48 PM
- Written By: NFL Blog Blitz
The Packers (3-0) face the Broncos (1-2) on Sunday for the first time since 2007.
The Pack is rolling and should be overpower the Broncos early. Still,
there are some things to watch out for, should Green Bay allow an
inferior team to hang around too long at Lambeau.
Elvis Dumervil vs. Marshall Newhouse
Broncos defensive end Elvis Dumervil is a relentless and disruptive
pass rusher. Lining him up against a backup like Marshall Newhouse or
an injured Bryan Bulaga is something the Packers will have to be
concerned about and watch carefully. Newhouse could play like he did
against the Bears and everything will be fine. But if not, the Packers
have to be prepared to account for Dumervil by bringing extra blockers
to the right side.
Greg Jennings vs Champ Bailey
Jennings has been making it look pretty easy. With Aaron Rodgers'
accurate throws and Jennings' soft hands, there is not much defenders
can do but make good tackles and hope to slow the combo down. Broncos
cornerback Champ Bailey will probably get the call to cover Jennings. If Jennings wins this battle early, the game could be over quickly.
Packers rush defense vs, Broncos running backs
The Packers have the No. 1 rushing defense in the NFL.
Granted, defenses having more luck passing against the Packers may
have something to do with the low rushing numbers. Still, the Packers
have to like the prospect of making the Broncos one-dimensional,
taking away the running game, and forcing Broncos quarterback Kyle
Orton to beat them.
Kyle Orton vs. Dom Capers
If the Packers do get the Broncos into pass mode, either by taking
away the run or building a big lead, it comes down to Packers
defensive coordinator Dom Capers rattling Orton into making mistakes.
Capers has a knack for putting his players in position to take
advantage of opposing quarterbacks’ mistakes. If the game reaches this
point, don’t expect a heroic comeback from Orton.
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