3 keys to victory for Green Bay Packers over Atlanta Falcons

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 23: Cornerback Kevin King #20 of the Green Bay Packers and teammates celebrate after his interception in the third quarter of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 23, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) /

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 1: Safety Darnell Savage #27 of the Green Bay Packers has an Interception and leads the defense in a “team photo”against the New York Giants in the second half in the snow at MetLife Stadium on December 1, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images) /

2. Force some turnovers

The Packers’ defense has a bend but not break mentality we’ve seen employed over the years and that continues to ring true this year. However, they rank right in the middle of the pack through three games by forcing a turnover on 9.7 percent of opponent’s drives and have given up a bunch of points.

Their defense has picked off two passes, but they have the potential to rack up a couple on Monday night. Ryan has thrown one interception in two of his three games and is only completing 62.5 percent of his passes. That should leave plenty of opportunities for the likes of Jaire Alexander and Kevin King to get their hands on the rock. If the Packers can build an early lead, force the Falcons into obvious passing situations and pressure Ryan, it could lead to a long day for Atlanta.

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