Green Bay Packers: Five keys to beating Texans in Week 13

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Aug 18, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Damarious Randall (23) celebrates following an interception during the second quarter against the Oakland Raiders at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

Intercept Brock Osweiler

Generating pressure goes hand-in-hand with this next point.

Osweiler is tied with Ryan Fitzpatrick and Blake Bortles for the league’s most interceptions, 13, and is prone to mistakes. The Packers need more takeaways on defense, and opportunities should arise.

Green Bay’s offense runs into a talented defense, which means a turnover could prove to be the difference in the game. The Packers must force Osweiler into poor decisions and take advantage of any opportunity to take the ball away.

Handing the ball back to Aaron Rodgers with a short field is a quick way to succeed.

Osweiler struggled last week, throwing a season-high three picks against San Diego. This led to a touchdown-less performance with a passer rating of just 45.6. Dom Capers will want to replicate this with his defense.

If the Packers fail to take the ball away, the Texans may find ways to expose a struggling defense and score points. Given the tough matchup awaiting Green Bay offensively, this can’t happen.

A Carson Wentz interception proved to be a key in defeating the Eagles on Monday night. A similar scenario from Osweiler could lead the Packers to another win.

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