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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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Oct 24, 2021; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) rushes with the football during the second quarter against the Washington Football Team at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

Ways Packers can upset Cardinals: Pound the rock

Minus last week, Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon have been heating up on the ground and have taken over games. Head coach Matt LaFleur needs to give them every opportunity to do so against Arizona.

At the very least, it will help slow the game down and limit the number of possessions the Cardinals will have while also keeping Kyler Murray off the field.

At its best, Jones and Dillon will be able to gash a Cardinals’ defense that ranks second to last in yards per rush allowed at 5.0. Add in the fact Watt is out for this game–their best interior run defender–and it should equal success on the ground if Rodgers and LaFleur can remain patient and committed.

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