Packers: Five players to watch vs. Rams in Week 8
By Jesse Fry
1. Interior offensive line
Corey Linsley, Byron Bell and Lane Taylor will have to play lights out to give Aaron Rodgers and the offense time to get going. As previously mentioned, the Rams have as stout of a defensive front as the Packers have or will see.
Suh, Brockers and Donald will look to wreak havoc all game long. Donald is as good as it gets and is looking like another Defensive Player of the Year award is in his future.
The week off may have given Rodgers more time to heal from his left knee injury. Suh, Brockers and Donald will make sure we get that answer quickly.
A quick-rhythm passing game coupled with a commitment to the running game could keep this trio at bay. Slowing down their rush will serve two purposes for the Packers.
It will make the D-line have to respect the run and not just tee off on the pass rush, while keeping the Rams’ high-powered offense off the field.
If the Packers want either of these things to happen, Linsley, Taylor and Bell will need to keep the Rams defensive interior in check. If not, it could be a very long day for Aaron Rodgers and the Packers.
Donald will get his shots, he’s too good of a player to not to. But not allowing Suh and Brockers to join in on the fun will go a long way.