Five Packers to watch vs. Raiders in Week 7 matchup
By Jesse Fry
The Green Bay Packers are 5-1 and sitting on top of the NFC North. Which players need to step up to ensure the Packers get their sixth victory?
After six weeks, the Packers have a record of 5-1 and are a perfect 3-0 in the division. All this despite the offense not being able to put together a full game.
Injuries and inconsistencies have not allowed Aaron Rodgers and the offense to settle in and find their groove. Though it appears Rodgers is close to busting out. He’s playing within the system and is making enough plays to put the team in a good place and allowing his new strong defense to bring home wins.
The Raiders are coming in off a bye and looking to knock off another NFC North team. Two weeks ago in London, the Raiders shocked everyone and took down the Packers’ division-rival Bears. On the back of a strong running game and two turnovers, the Raiders were able to come away with a three-point win.
If the Packers want to avoid the same fate the Bears faced against the Raiders, they will have to be a balanced team and make Derek Carr beat them.
Rodgers may be down his top two receivers. Davante Adams is still battling back from a turf toe injury while Geronimo Allison left Monday’s game with a concussion and chest injury.
If neither can go, somebody is going to have to step up. Here are some players who I think will.