ANALYSIS: The Atlanta Falcons should be able to run all over the Packers defense, which ranks 26th in the NFL against the run. Matt Ryan needs protect the ball, and give his team every chance it can to put points on the board, in a hostile road game. The Packers need to establish the run early against an Atlanta defense that ranks 23rd against the run this year. I think the X-factor in this ballgame is Aaron Rodgers. If he can show up and play well the week after an injury then the Packers will move to 3-2 on the season. If not, I think the Falcons can steal one on the road.
PREDICTION: Aaron Rodgers showed his maturity through the whole Brett Favre mess, and I think Sunday you will see why the Packers are committed to him.
Green Bay 31 Atlanta 24
Minnesota Vikings @ New Orleans Saints Monday, Oct. 6 8:30 PM ET Superdome
VIKINGS: Minnesota has already made a big change with their offense this season. After Tavaris Jackson could only lead the Vikings to 5 field goals in week 2 against the Colts, Gus Ferotte replaced him. The passing game has picked up a bit the past two games since the change, but everyone knows that Ferotte is not the long-term answer. Their rushing attack is 6th in the NFL and is lead by All Day Adrian Peterson. If the passing game can open up bit, you could see Peterson come close to 2,000 yards this season. The defense is very solid against the run at 3rd in the NFL and is 6th in overall defense.
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