• Latest
  • Trending
  • All
  • NFL
  • NHL
  • MLB
  • NBA
  • Pro Wrestling
  • MMA
Oct 15, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) responds to fans chanting against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Matthews/Green Bay Press Gazette via USA TODAY Sports

Packers-Panthers Preview: Rodgers is Back

December 16, 2017
Buffalo Completes the Sweep in New England: Patriots Standout Performances in Week 16

A Golden Opportunity Awaits the Super Bowl-Starved Buffalo Bills

January 24, 2021
New England Enemy Profile: Buffalo Bills

Overdue Bills? Allen is the Key to a Buffalo Berth in Super Bowl LV

January 24, 2021
ADVERTISEMENT
Why So Few Minority Head Coaches? “They Keep Moving The Goal Posts,” says ESPN’s McFarland

Why So Few Minority Head Coaches? “They Keep Moving The Goal Posts,” says ESPN’s McFarland

January 24, 2021
Bills

NFL Betting: Bills Well Represented on Conference Championship Props

January 24, 2021
Patrik Laine, Jack Roslovic Ready for ‘Fresh Start’ in Columbus

Patrik Laine, Jack Roslovic Ready for ‘Fresh Start’ in Columbus

January 24, 2021
NFC Championship Odds: Packers Maintain Betting Edge Over Visiting Bucs

NFC Championship Odds: Packers Maintain Betting Edge Over Visiting Bucs

January 23, 2021
AFC Championship Odds: Bills Visit Kansas City as Attractive Underdogs

AFC Championship Odds: Bills Visit Kansas City as Attractive Underdogs

January 23, 2021
Detroit Lions Conclude Coaching, Front Office Searches

Detroit Lions Conclude Coaching, Front Office Searches

January 23, 2021
Dolphins Active With Reserve/Future Contracts, Coach Shuffling

Dolphins Active With Reserve/Future Contracts, Coach Shuffling

January 23, 2021
Giants Free-Agency Targets: EDGE Shaquil Barrett

Giants Free-Agency Targets: EDGE Shaquil Barrett

January 22, 2021
Hank Aaron’s Consistency Was His Greatest Asset

Hank Aaron’s Consistency Was His Greatest Asset

January 22, 2021

AFC Championship Preview: Three Keys To Victory

January 22, 2021
  • Apply to Write
  • Contact Us
  • FullPressRadio.com
  • SHOP FPC
  • FullPressHockey.com
  • FullPressWrestling.com


Sunday, January 24, 2021
Full Press Coverage
  • Latest
    • Full Press Radio Network
    • Apply to Write
    • Feedback
    • Privacy Policy
  • NFL
    • AFC
      • Baltimore Ravens
      • Buffalo Bills
      • Cincinnati Bengals
      • Cleveland Browns
      • Denver Broncos
      • Houston Texans
      • Indianapolis Colts
      • Jacksonville Jaguars
      • Kansas City Chiefs
      • Las Vegas Raiders
      • Los Angeles Chargers
      • Miami Dolphins
      • New England Patriots
      • New York Jets
      • Pittsburgh Steelers
      • Tennessee Titans
    • NFC
      • Arizona Cardinals
      • Atlanta Falcons
      • Carolina Panthers
      • Chicago Bears
      • Dallas Cowboys
      • Detroit Lions
      • Green Bay Packers
      • Los Angeles Rams
      • Minnesota Vikings
      • New Orleans Saints
      • New York Giants
      • Philadelphia Eagles
      • San Francisco 49ers
      • Seattle Seahawks
      • Tampa Bay Buccaneers
      • Washington Football Club
  • NBA
  • MLB
  • NHL
  • Fantasy Sports
  • Pro Wrestling
  • Other Sports
    • College Sports
    • MMA
    • XFL
    • Futbol
    • AAF
  • Podcasts
    • FPC Radio LIVE
    • Dylan and Ross Save Sports
    • The Eye Test for Two
    • Big Bad Bruins Podcast
    • Black Tuesday
    • Get Off My Lawn
    • The Sap and Kat Show
    • Talkamania
    • Crossbody of Work
    • The Salvaggio and Cratty Sports Podcast
    • All Shows
No Result
View All Result
Full Press Coverage
No Result
View All Result
Home NFL Game Previews

Packers-Panthers Preview: Rodgers is Back

Sam Smith by Sam Smith
December 16, 2017
in Game Previews, Green Bay Packers, NFC, NFC North
Reading Time: 3min read
0
Oct 15, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) responds to fans chanting against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Matthews/Green Bay Press Gazette via USA TODAY Sports

Oct 15, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) responds to fans chanting against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Matthews/Green Bay Press Gazette via USA TODAY Sports

1.5k
SHARES
3.3k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

It is official: Aaron Rodgers in off injured reserve and back on the Packers’ active roster. One would assume that means he starts tomorrow in Charlotte when the Packers meet Carolina.

What is at Stake

Chances are every team in the NFC postseason will have at least 10 wins. That means, at 7-6, the Packers absolutely have to win out. And with Rodgers back, it is not the pipe dream it once appeared to be. But it also will not be easy with three tough opponents looming, including the now 8-6 division rival Lions. A road game against the surging Panthers may be the toughest of them all, especially given how the Carolina pass rush is playing lately.

More FromFPC

Why So Few Minority Head Coaches? “They Keep Moving The Goal Posts,” says ESPN’s McFarland

Why So Few Minority Head Coaches? “They Keep Moving The Goal Posts,” says ESPN’s McFarland

January 24, 2021

NFC Championship Odds: Packers Maintain Betting Edge Over Visiting Bucs

January 23, 2021

Detroit Lions Conclude Coaching, Front Office Searches

January 23, 2021

Giants Free-Agency Targets: EDGE Shaquil Barrett

January 22, 2021

Carolina, on the other hand, gave themselves flexibility with a huge win over the Vikings last week. At 9-4 they are tied for the NFC South lead and are atop the NFC wild card standings. While a win over Green Bay would not mathematically guarantee a playoff spot, it would, for all intents and purposes, lock Carolina into January football.

Keys to the Game

Keep Rodgers upright

When healthy, this is not an issue. The Packers have one of the best left tackles in the game in David Bakhtiari and group is solid throughout. But the pass protection takes on a whole new spotlight tomorrow for two reasons: One, the Panther defensive line has been exceptional lately at getting pressure. Two, Rodgers’ injury is going to make fans wince every time he gets hit. That being said, we all know what Rodgers is capable of when he is on his feet, and the Panthers’ secondary is one of the more suspect groups in the NFC.

Hit Cam

When comfortable, Cam Newton is an elite quarterback. He can make every throw from the pocket and on the run and can improvise as well as most. And that is not even taking into account the threat of his running ability. Newton turns into an entirely different quarterback when under duress, however. He ranks in the bottom half of the league against pressure and against the blitz. The Vikings failed to get consistent pressure last week and Newton had a big game as a result. The Packers do not have an elite pass rush but this is the game to make a big splash.

Injury Report

Green Bay is guaranteed to be without one starter as cornerback Davon House has been ruled out. House injured his shoulder in last week’s win over the Browns. Starting linebackers Jake Ryan and Nick Perry have been listed as questionable, as has tackle Jason Spriggs.

The Panthers are nursing some injuries at key positions, themselves. Carolina’s Pro Bowl guard Trai Turner will miss his first game of the season due to a concussion. They will also be without linebacker Shaq Thompson, who will miss his second consecutive game with a foot injury. Wide receiver Devin Funchess, who has had a resurgence since Carolina traded Kelvin Benjamin, is listed as questionable with a shoulder and did not practice Friday. Ron Rivera did say, however, that he sat out practice to rest him in time to play Sunday.

  • NFC Championship Odds: Packers Maintain Betting Edge Over Visiting Bucs
  • Detroit Lions Conclude Coaching, Front Office Searches
  • NFL Championship Games: Don’t Want No Rematch? Well, We Got Two
  • NFC Championship Game: The Greatest Career vs. the Greatest Year?
  • 4 Keys to NFC Championship Game

–Sam Smith is the Managing Editor for Full Press Coverage Vikings and Full Press Coverage NFC North. Like and Follow @samc_smith Follow @fpc_vikingsFollow @fpc_nfcn

Tags: Aaron Rodgerscam newtonDavid Bakhtiaridevin funchessfeaturedGreen Bay PackersNFCNFL Week 15
Share598Tweet374
Previous Post

Landon Collins Could Miss First NFL Game Against Eagles

Next Post

Game Recap: Bears @ Lions

Sam Smith

Sam Smith

Next Post
Game Recap: Bears @ Lions

Game Recap: Bears @ Lions

Darius Slay

Lions move to 8-6 after 20-10 win over Bears

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Packers 2021 Mock Draft 1.0

Packers 2021 Mock Draft 1.0

January 1, 2021
Chicago Bears vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Chicago Bears: Predictions For Week 6 Matchup against Carolina Panthers

October 14, 2020
Love

Cavs-Warriors Discussed Kevin Love Trade

November 14, 2020
Nov 17, 2018; Athens, GA, USA; Massachusetts Minutemen wide receiver Andy Isabella (5) runs past Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Christopher Smith (29) to score a touchdown after catching a pass during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Vikings Mock Draft 3.0: Post-Combine Edition

8
Chicago White Sox: MLB’s Most Overrated Team Going Into 2020

Chicago White Sox: MLB’s Most Overrated Team Going Into 2020

7
LeBron

LeBron, not Michael, is the Greatest of All Time

5
Buffalo Completes the Sweep in New England: Patriots Standout Performances in Week 16

A Golden Opportunity Awaits the Super Bowl-Starved Buffalo Bills

January 24, 2021
New England Enemy Profile: Buffalo Bills

Overdue Bills? Allen is the Key to a Buffalo Berth in Super Bowl LV

January 24, 2021
Why So Few Minority Head Coaches? “They Keep Moving The Goal Posts,” says ESPN’s McFarland

Why So Few Minority Head Coaches? “They Keep Moving The Goal Posts,” says ESPN’s McFarland

January 24, 2021

A Twitter List by iglen31

FPC Podcasts

  • Yankees acquire Jameson Taillon
    by Full Press Coverage on January 24, 2021 at 6:54 pm

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://pdst.fm/e/chtbl.com/track/G481GD/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV8481815609.mp3
  • Ep 22: Championship Weekend Preview
    by Full Press Coverage on January 24, 2021 at 1:43 pm

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://pdst.fm/e/chtbl.com/track/G481GD/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV8343554021.mp3
  • Ep 60: Conference Championship Weekend/Remembering Hank Aaron
    by Full Press Coverage on January 23, 2021 at 8:20 pm

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://pdst.fm/e/chtbl.com/track/G481GD/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV2498603921.mp3
  • Ep 47: AJ Lee
    by Full Press Coverage on January 23, 2021 at 3:00 pm

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://pdst.fm/e/chtbl.com/track/G481GD/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV9258885629.mp3
  • Ep 60: R.I.P. Ted Thompson
    by Full Press Coverage on January 22, 2021 at 10:56 pm

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://pdst.fm/e/chtbl.com/track/G481GD/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV8176794666.mp3
  • Ep #86: Chiefs vs Bills AFC Championship Preview
    by Full Press Coverage on January 22, 2021 at 4:22 pm

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://pdst.fm/e/chtbl.com/track/G481GD/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV9619884388.mp3
  • Ep. 185 - Just Chatting
    by Talkamania on January 22, 2021 at 12:25 pm

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://pdcn.co/e/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43062341/talkamania_episode_185.mp3
  • Ep.60: Horsemen Business
    by Full Press Coverage on January 22, 2021 at 12:00 pm

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://pdst.fm/e/chtbl.com/track/G481GD/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV2752739688.mp3
  • Episode 30: NFL Playoffs, Bears DC Search, Good Vibes on Deshaun Watson? (with Richie Chicago of Shoot Your Shot Sports)
    by Full Press Coverage on January 22, 2021 at 4:53 am

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV9697694193.mp3
  • Ep 52: Bruins Early Season Struggles
    by Full Press Coverage on January 21, 2021 at 9:38 pm

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://pdst.fm/e/chtbl.com/track/G481GD/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV4775422577.mp3

  • Crossbody of Work Episode 47: AJ Lee
    by Evan Gomes on January 23, 2021 at 3:05 pm

    Welcome to Crossbody of Work, a show where we break down a wrestler’s career through five of […]

  • WWE NXT Results, Grades & Opinion: January 20, 2021
    by Evan Gomes on January 21, 2021 at 5:21 am

    WWE NXT Results: January 20, 2021 A.K.A. Fight Pit 2: Electric Boogaloo Results: Leon Ruff & […]

  • AEW Dynamite Results, Grades & Opinion: January 20, 2021
    by Evan Gomes on January 21, 2021 at 3:53 am

    AEW Dynamite Results: January 20, 2021 A.K.A. The One With -1’s Birthday Results: “Hangman” […]

  • Royal Rumble 2021: Making the Case For Big E
    by Evan Gomes on January 19, 2021 at 2:00 pm

    It is time for Big E to get his own Wrestlemania moment. After striking out on his own brand away […]

  • WWE Raw Results, Grades & Opinion: January 18, 2021
    by Evan Gomes on January 19, 2021 at 4:50 am

    WWE Raw Results, Grades & Analysis: January 18, 2021 A.K.A. The One Where Alexa Goes Full Fiend […]

More Wrestling News

  • Newest Jets Forward Dubois Already “At Home” in Winnipeg
    by Carter Brooks on January 24, 2021 at 8:05 pm

    Saturday's blockbuster deal featuring the likes of Pierre-Luc Dubois, Patrik Laine, Jack Roslovic […]

  • Ovechkin Tops NHL’s 2021 UFA Class
    by Bob Duff on January 24, 2021 at 4:31 pm

    The Capitals Alex Ovechkin tops an impressive free agent class this offseason. The post Ovechkin […]

  • Patrik Laine, Jack Roslovic Ready for ‘Fresh Starts’ in Columbus
    by Carter Brooks on January 24, 2021 at 12:32 am

    It was a trade that nearly every armchair GM could have made, and nearly everyone within the cities […]

  • 2021 AHL Schedule Release Breakdown
    by C.C. Hawkley on January 23, 2021 at 7:08 pm

    The AHL released its 2021 regular season schedule on Friday. C.C. Hawkley breaks down the number of […]

  • Blue Jackets Ship Dubois to Jets For Laine and Roslovic in NHL Blockbuster
    by Lyle Richardson on January 23, 2021 at 5:46 pm

    The Pierre-Luc Dubois and Patrik Laine sagas are over as the Blue Jackets and Jets swap disgruntled […]

More Hockey News

  • Ep 52: Bruins Early Season Struggles
    by Full Press Coverage on January 21, 2021 at 10:51 pm

    Ian and Chris react to the first few games of the season and wonder what […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://anchor.fm/s/cc094d0/podcast/play/25536904/sponsor/amsj67/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-01-21%2F3056b20d5e95c23e9c23b40f379c9029.m4a
  • Ep 51: Bergeron Dons The "C", Picking Up the Chara/Krug Slack; Season Expectations
    by Full Press Coverage on January 13, 2021 at 10:20 pm

    Mike Cratty of the Sal and Cratty Show and BlackNGoldHockey.com joins Ian […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://anchor.fm/s/cc094d0/podcast/play/25157918/sponsor/amsj67/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-01-13%2F4542c465ec7a3234f146bea647ede57e.m4a
  • Ep 50: Mr. Chara Goes to Washinton
    by Full Press Coverage on December 31, 2020 at 9:14 pm

    Ian and Chris react to the Capitals signing of Bruins longtime captain, […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://anchor.fm/s/cc094d0/podcast/play/24623669/sponsor/amsj67/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-12-31%2F26d5b85c06ec2255c2f6cfc78b24cf94.m4a
  • Ep 49: Bruins New Division; Chara's Future in Boston
    by Full Press Coverage on December 23, 2020 at 7:21 pm

    Ian and Chris return to discuss the NHL's 56-game season, the Bruins new […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://anchor.fm/s/cc094d0/podcast/play/24356084/sponsor/amsj67/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-12-23%2F5755949a0115f50df8582cc32916323a.m4a
  • Ep 48: Jake DeBrusk Signs; Reverse Retro Jerseys; Thanksgiving Food Draft
    by Full Press Coverage on November 26, 2020 at 5:54 pm

    On this Thanksgiving episode of the Big Bad Bruins Podcast, Ian and Chris […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://anchor.fm/s/cc094d0/podcast/play/23142833/sponsor/amsj67/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-11-26%2F52d6fc857b1cd37d19b4fe24752398f6.m4a
  • Ep 47: Recapping the Bruins Offseason to this Point
    by Full Press Coverage on October 21, 2020 at 6:34 pm

    Ian and Chris the free agent moves the Bruins have and haven't made as […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://anchor.fm/s/cc094d0/podcast/play/21440275/sponsor/amsj67/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-11-26%2F5e55ff65a935458b843f84f596268c6e.m4a
  • Ep 46: NHL Free Agency Wishlist; Krug and Chara's Future; Rask to Stay
    by Full Press Coverage on October 9, 2020 at 8:21 pm

    Ian and Chris recap the Bruins draft and take a look ahead to the start of […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://anchor.fm/s/cc094d0/podcast/play/20863092/sponsor/amsj67/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-11-26%2F02c7a7b0f8c9979d30155fe48c48dfba.m4a
Full Press Coverage

© 2020 Full Press Coverage

Navigate Site

  • Staff Portal
  • Apply to Write
  • Contact Us
  • Have a news tip?
  • Privacy Policy
  • FPC Radio Network
  • NFL
  • NBA
  • MLB
  • FullPressHockey.com

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Latest
    • Full Press Radio Network
    • Apply to Write
    • Feedback
    • Privacy Policy
  • NFL
    • AFC
      • Baltimore Ravens
      • Buffalo Bills
      • Cincinnati Bengals
      • Cleveland Browns
      • Denver Broncos
      • Houston Texans
      • Indianapolis Colts
      • Jacksonville Jaguars
      • Kansas City Chiefs
      • Las Vegas Raiders
      • Los Angeles Chargers
      • Miami Dolphins
      • New England Patriots
      • New York Jets
      • Pittsburgh Steelers
      • Tennessee Titans
    • NFC
      • Arizona Cardinals
      • Atlanta Falcons
      • Carolina Panthers
      • Chicago Bears
      • Dallas Cowboys
      • Detroit Lions
      • Green Bay Packers
      • Los Angeles Rams
      • Minnesota Vikings
      • New Orleans Saints
      • New York Giants
      • Philadelphia Eagles
      • San Francisco 49ers
      • Seattle Seahawks
      • Tampa Bay Buccaneers
      • Washington Football Club
  • NBA
  • MLB
  • NHL
  • Fantasy Sports
  • Pro Wrestling
  • Other Sports
    • College Sports
    • MMA
    • XFL
    • Futbol
    • AAF
  • Podcasts
    • FPC Radio LIVE
    • Dylan and Ross Save Sports
    • The Eye Test for Two
    • Big Bad Bruins Podcast
    • Black Tuesday
    • Get Off My Lawn
    • The Sap and Kat Show
    • Talkamania
    • Crossbody of Work
    • The Salvaggio and Cratty Sports Podcast
    • All Shows

© 2020 Full Press Coverage