Green Bay Packers v. Rams: Behind Enemy Lines – The Divisional Round
By Paul Bretl
Before the Green Bay Packers take on Los Angeles, we go Behind Enemy Lines to provide some added insight into this Rams team.
The Green Bay Packers enjoyed a well-deserved bye week during Wildcard weekend. They certainly got healthier, with Kingsley Keke being the only player on the injury report this week with a designation. And they also had a head start on preparing for the NFC Divisional Round, which brings the Los Angeles Rams to Lambeau Field.
This is a game littered with intriguing matchups. There is the Packers’ top-scoring offense against the Rams’ top-scoring defense. Matt LaFleur vs. his former mentor Sean McVay. Davante Adams going up against Jalen Ramsey, Aaron Donald against Corey Linsley, and Jaire Alexander will be tasked with shutting down Robert Woods.
However, like any game, there is a lot more that goes into it than just these few matchups. So to help us get a better understanding of who this Rams team is, I’m going Behind Enemy Lines with the help of Bret Stuter. Bret is the site editor over at Ramblin’ Fan, where they cover anything and everything about the Los Angeles Rams.
Bret was kind enough to answer five of my questions as well as give a prediction and I, of course, answered five of his about the Green Bay Packers. So be sure to check that out on their site as well. Now, with that out of the way, let’s head Behind Enemy Lines.
1. After suffering a rib injury against Seattle, Aaron Donald is going to play this weekend. Is there any sort of concern about how that may affect his play? Or not really because he’s Aaron Donald?
Bret: Defensive lineman Aaron Donald did, in fact, suffer torn rib cartilage, which can be quite painful. Unlike broken ribs, the treatment for torn rib cartilage is cold to reduce any swelling, heat to promote good blood flow, rest to heal, pain medication to reduce discomfort, and protective equipment (if necessary) to avoid aggravating the injury site.
Aaron Donald will most certainly suit up for this one and play. Depending on the game situation, he may be restricted to snap counts. but he will start and will still prove to be a factor in this one. Donald was injured when he rolled on his side against a knee. He should be good to go through the playoffs with common sense and caution.