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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DETROIT, MI – DECEMBER 29: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers warms up prior to the start of the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on December 29, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /

1. Win time of possession battle

The Packers have done a tremendous job keeping defenses on their toes by employing a balanced attack. With Aaron Rodgers’ return to greatness and Aaron Jones building on his tremendous 2019 season, their passing and rushing offenses are equally dangerous.

This has allowed Green Bay to dominate time of possession, ranking first in the NFL by holding the ball for an average of 35:54 per game. With their injury report getting longer and longer each week, it wouldn’t be surprising to see them continue to try to control the clock and maximize the time Atlanta’s dangerous offense is on the sideline.

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Considering they do must of their damage through the air, the Falcons rank 22nd in time of possession through three games. If the Packers can prevent the big plays, their offense could spend a lot of time on the field in this one.

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