How do you beat an almost perfect team? 

You play flawlessly.

The Green Bay Packers always bring a barrage of weapons to the table, so making the most of the opportunities that the Giants receive will be important.  

The New York Giants, first and foremost, must keep the ball out of the hands of quarterback, Aaron Rodgers.  That means the Giants need to excel at stopping the Packers on third down.  

Rodgers is also very good outside the pocket, so containment becomes something to stress to the ends and linebackers.  It's not just about the pass rush.

The Kansas City Chiefs secondary outworked the Packers receivers, outmuscled the Packers offensive line and pushed back in the face of the unbeaten Green Bay Packers...and it worked.

While the Giants don't have the same type of defensive secondary as the Chiefs, revisiting that physical type of play will be needed to shut down these athletic receivers. 

Grant, Rolle and Phillips all need to drop a shoulder on a green jersey on Sunday to send a message. 

Defensive Players:  Make or Break It

1. Aaron Ross: While Aaron Ross has not been a great cover corner, he is a reliable body that knows were to be and when. Knowing your assignment is half the battle; however, Ross tends to give up too much of a cushion, allowing many receivers to catch ball in front of him. 

It's probably too late to coach Ross up with some new technique, but his presence does help.

Rodgers is so good and often can zip the ball into a small window with ease, so pressure up front will be vital when Rodgers is in the pocket.  Reports from Giants camp is that Ross will be ready on Sunday at 4 P.M.

2. The Prince: If Prince Amukamara becomes the only option due to the Ross injury, we hope that the Prince spends more time in the film room.  Being the "pup" amongst some great players, he currently is thinking too much instead of letting his athletic ability take over.

3. Antrel Rolle: He can be an option at cornerback if needed, but would most likely put the Giants D behind the eight-ball, limiting what Perry Fewell could call in.  Rolle is the leader in that secondary, and lives by setting a great defensive example with sound tackles and good coverage skills.

The Giants will need a big play from Rolle to win the game.

4. Justin Tuck: The Packers offensive line is still a tad dinged-up and will be focused on stopping JPP.  This should allow a one-on-one battle for Tuck with the Packers right tackle.

With the concept that there is no tomorrow, Justin Tuck will be counted on to make a few huge plays.  Using 2007 as an example, Strahan, Tuck and Osi finished every play, driving Brady to the turf with or without the football.

No. 91 will need to bring the same type of ferocity to the game on Sunday.  The more hits Rodgers takes, the more this All-Star QB will be taken out of his comfort zone.

5. Chase Blackburn: Love the new number!  Has anyone noticed the difference in the defense over the last few weeks?  The communication is much better, and the intensity is way up.

Blackburn may lack overall athleticism, however when he is in the game, he comes to play—and it's infectious.  He is also on the short list of players that have intercepted a Rodgers pass.

6. Michael Boley: Can Michael Boley help stop Jermichael Finley?  If the pass-rush comes through with pressure, Rodgers will look for mid-range passes due to his lack of timing for the deep ball.  That spells Finley.

Michael Boley is fast enough to make a difference and should be keying on Finley's release.  The Packers tight end had a breakout year and is great with the ball after the catch. The tight end had over 760 yards receiving and eight touchdowns.  

7. Jacquian Williams: The Giants don't play a lot of base defense, which gives rookie linebacker, No. 57 Jacquian Williams, a lot of field time thanks to his coverage skills.  He is sixth on the team in tackles and had a nice day against the Packers on December 4th, recording eight tackles and a pass defended.

Williams is going to need to play flawlessly Sunday to help this team win.  A big play from a rookie would make the difference, as Rodgers will be looking for mismatches all game long. Williams on Finley is an even matchup—only experience goes to Finley.