10 lessons Packers can learn from Panthers-49ers clash

4. Offense needs to stay on schedule

This season, Aaron Rodgers has the NFL’s fourth-highest average time to throw (2.89 seconds), according to NFL Next Gen Stats. But buying time inside and outside the pocket in search of big plays could be a dangerous proposition these next two weeks, considering the weather against Carolina and the 49ers’ supremely talented front seven.

If Rodgers can dominate from the pocket, he can render both weather conditions and pass rushes irrelevant. In order for that to be possible, though, the team will need to avoid third-and-longs by running the ball effectively and avoiding sacks and penalties.

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5. Pettine and Packers’ defense can rattle Kyle Allen

Kyle Allen has done a commendable job this season in place of Cam Newton. Against the 49ers, though, some of Allen’s shortcomings and inexperience were exposed. He threw three interceptions in what was by far his worst showing of the season.

For the past two years, veteran quarterbacks have had success picking apart some of Mike Pettine’s pressure schemes. But against Allen, Pettine will likely feel free to dial up some exotic blitzes when the down-and-distance is advantageous, and that can lead to turnovers. Richard Sherman‘s interception was a great example of what can happen when the young quarterback faces third-and-long.