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Green Bay Packers: 3 X-Factors vs Atlanta Falcons in Week 3

By Brian Sampson

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 13: Allen Lazard #13 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates scoring a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the fourth quarter of the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 13, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Packers defeated the Vikings 43-34. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 13: Allen Lazard #13 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates scoring a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the fourth quarter of the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 13, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Packers defeated the Vikings 43-34. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – SEPTEMBER 13: Jaire Alexander #23 of the Green Bay Packers intercepts a pass intended for Adam Thielen #19 of the Minnesota Vikings in the second quarter of the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 13, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – SEPTEMBER 13: Jaire Alexander #23 of the Green Bay Packers intercepts a pass intended for Adam Thielen #19 of the Minnesota Vikings in the second quarter of the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 13, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) /

3. Jaire Alexander

After throwing for 450 yards in the season-opener, Matt Ryan’s yards have declined in each of the next two games. However, he’s still extremely dangerous and has thrown seven touchdowns to just two interceptions on the season.

The Packers will certainly be watching the injury situation with the dangerous Falcons’ receivers. Stud Julio Jones missed last week with a hamstring injury and his status is unknown for Monday. Russell Gage, who has caught 17 passes for 186 yards and a touchdown on the season, is also questionable with a concussion.

That could leave Calvin Ridley as the only remaining healthy wide receiver, and allow Jaire Alexander to focus on shutting him down. Alexander has continued his ascent to elite status in 2020 and routinely shuts down opposing wide receivers. If Alexander can take away Ryan’s only legit receiving option (depending on the health of Jones and Gage), it could be a long day for the former MVP.

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