5 Reasons Packers Will Defeat Falcons in Week 2

Sep 10, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) runs off the field after their regular season opening game against the Chicago Bears. The Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 38-20. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 10, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) celebrates after their game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /

Packers Will Shut Down the Passing Game

The Falcons passing game will resemble what the Packers saw Fields and the Bears execute in Week 1. It will be full of screens and short passes designed to get the ball out of Ridders’ hands as soon as possible and limit the damage he can do to his own team. This was the game plan last week, as he completed 15 of his 18 passes, but they only went for 115 yards.

The Packers will be more than happy to allow these short passes and throws behind the line of scrimmage as long as they can wrap up the ball carrier and bring him down. Bijan Robinson is a nightmare in open space and will test the tackling abilities of the entire team. However, they’ll have to use a pack mentality, rallying to the ball and ensuring it’s a team effort to bring down the Falcons’ offensive weapons.

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