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Packers: 5 ways they can upset the Cardinals on Thursday Night Football

By Brian Sampson

ASHWAUBENON, WISCONSIN - JULY 28: Aaron jones #33 and AJ Dillon #28 of the Green Bay Packers works out during training camp at Ray Nitschke Field on July 28, 2021 in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
ASHWAUBENON, WISCONSIN - JULY 28: Aaron jones #33 and AJ Dillon #28 of the Green Bay Packers works out during training camp at Ray Nitschke Field on July 28, 2021 in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 22: Justin Houston #50 of the Indianapolis Colts sacks Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter in the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 22, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 22: Justin Houston #50 of the Indianapolis Colts sacks Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter in the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 22, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Ways Packers can upset Cardinals: Protect Aaron Rodgers

Green Bay’s makeshift offensive line has done pretty well, all things considered, this season. They got a little healthier last week when Elgton Jenkins returned, but are still missing two key starters in left tackle David Bakhtiari and center Josh Myers.

The Cardinals just lost their best pass-rusher in Watt which is an absolutely huge blow for the team. That should help Green Bay keep Aaron Rodgers upright, as he’s excelled in a clean pocket this year.

The key will be on the edges. Outside linebackers Markus Golden and Chandler Jones lead Arizona in sacks with six and five, respectively. They’ll pressure Jenkins and Billy Turner and try to throw the Packers’ passing game off rhythm. Rodgers might need more time than usual to wait for a receiver to get open and it’s crucial the big guys up front provide that for him.

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