Greg Jennings Injury: Packers' Bid for Perfection Gone If Jennings Misses Time

The Packers will feel the absence of their best receiver and biggest playmaker; the effect of playing without Jennings cannot be understated, as the Packers' receiving depth is a bit overstated.

While Donald Driver is an excellent possession receiver and esteemed veteran, Jennings' replacements are a bigger falloff.

Many announcers scream the praises of Jordy Nelson and James Jones, but they do not possess the route-running skills and game speed that Jennings does. Nor do they have the flair for making the big play.

If you were to ask Aaron Rodgers in a candid moment which receiver could he absorb losing the easiest, I'd be willing to bet he wouldn't say Jennings.

Fortunately for the Packers, their remaining schedule isn't stacked with great opponents. What could have been a major test on Christmas Day against rival Chicago has lost some of its threatening value with all the Bears' injuries, plus it's at home.

The Lions have the firepower to test the Packers, but it will be difficult for them to win at Lambeau in the season finale. Believe it or not, the most dangerous game remaining for Green Bay is next week against the Kansas City Chiefs

The Packers have not won a road game this year by more than 12 points. The Chiefs will be motivated—this is their Super Bowl.

Take away the Packers' best deep threat and they become vulnerable. The Chiefs pass defense is rated 12th in the NFL and they have a potent rushing attack that is ranked ninth. They will need to lean on both to enact the game plan to knock off Green Bay.

Defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel devised an effective defensive game plan against another high-powered offense earlier this season, with the Chiefs holding the Patriots to only 10 first-half points before the wheels came off in the second half of their Week 11 matchup.

This is the type of game that derails perfect seasons. If Jennings is out, it will be the biggest reason why the Pack fall.