Quote:Two early thoughts about the game that come to mind is this would be an ideal time to try to take advantage of the size and running skills of Chris Ivory and T.J. Yeldon. Nothing can prepare the Packers for the heat and humidity they likely will experience in Jacksonville a week from today. The longer the Jaguars Offense is on the field,  the more gassed the Packers are going to be. Sustaining drives would be huge.

 

Also, it's imperative to keep Aaron Rodgers in the pocket.  He's often deadly when he breaks contain. A concern is the inexperience of some of the Jaguars DEs. The coaches need to pound it into their heads that they must stay discipline against Rodgers.  

 

The temperature difference is a good point. The Packers thrive in cold weather (as you certainly have seen them do against your Lions). Also, the Jaguars wear their white jerseys and pants in September for the reason you mentioned. They like to make the opponents hotter than them.

 

One thing that makes Aaron Rodgers the NFL's best QB not named Tom Brady is his ability to escape pressure and keep plays alive. Blake Bortles does this too, but no QB is better at it than Rodgers. It is a very tough first test for Jacksonville's rebuilt defensive line. I am hoping Malik Jackson can offer some tips and tricks from last year, when he played against the Packers in a Broncos uniform.

 

Quote:Run the ball and control the clock, keep the ball out of Rodgers' hands as much as possible. We will probably have to score 40 to have a shot in this one

 

We can't do both. To score 40 points we have to pass all day. Fortunately we don't need to score 40 points to win if 24 and 33 get the ball early and often.

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