Packers: Five players to watch vs. Rams in Week 8
By Jesse Fry
4. Jimmy Graham
If there is one weakness on the Rams, it’s their linebackers. In addition, the Rams have undersized safeties and nickel players. This should allow the Packers to find favorable matchups for Jimmy Graham all game long. And they must take advantage. Especially in the red zone.
For as good as the Rams are, this is the one area the Packers have the upper hand. Even if the Rams decide to cover Graham with a cornerback, the Packers will still have a decided advantage. Rodgers must get the ball out quick to Graham and allow him to get yards after the catch.
Coach McCarthy has had two full weeks to get creative in the red zone and will now have a chance to show it. For the Packers to shed their red zone troubles, Graham must be more involved.
The Packers can’t come away with field goals, not touchdowns, in this game and expect to win. They will have to score touchdowns in every goal-to-go situation.
The Packers should have a full complement of weapons for Rodgers in this game. Using a limited playbook as an excuse for this game won’t cut it. The Packers must bring their A-game and put it all together.