Green Bay Packers: Why they win, why they lose vs. NY Giants

Why the Packers Will Lose …

NY Defense Applies the Half Nelson: The last time Jordy Nelson tangled with Giants’ lockdown corner Janoris Jenkins, the NFL-Comeback-Player-of-the-Year candidate was held to less than half his usual yardage output by posting a meager 34 yards on four grabs.

One can argue that Nelson was still rounding himself into form – and he was – after taking a year off to recover from his knee injury.

Yet, it would also be accurate to point out that Jenkins (ranked eighth overall among cornerbacks by Pro Football Focus) has been masterful in winning several of his one-on-one matchups this season, including ones against Dez Bryant and Stefon Diggs among others.

Not only is the former Ram blessed with natural quickness and superior closing speed, he also has a knack of being able to read plays.

Taking Nelson out of the game will be a tall task given the receiver’s uncanny chemistry with Rodgers, but keeping No. 87 under 50 yards could go a long way in limiting the Packers’ offense and forcing the quarterback to look for his other weapons that aren’t always quite as reliable.