In a match where they did not have Davante Adams, Allen Lazard and Marques Valdez-Scantling, the Packers found the key to them is Aaron. The interesting part is that it can have a different last name.
Green Bay came into the game against Arizona on a six-game win streak and they knew this game would be an excellent opportunity to earn the respect that, it seems, they still did not receive in the 2021 NFL Season. Aaron Rodgers had two touchdown passes and Aaron Jones added 110 total yards in the victory of the Packers by 24-21 on Cardinals in what was a game full of emotions.
The code name: Aaron
The Packers didn’t have their top three receivers in this game and still managed to move the ball, and the reason became clear: As long as Aaron Rodgers and Aaron Jones are on the field, Green Bay’s offense has enough to move.
Jones was the biggest piece in this because he ended up being Rodgers’ best receiver in the game, catching seven passes for 51 yards. Rodgers searched for Jones eleven times, showing that, with all the absences, he trusted his running back much more than he did the backup receivers.
To the good work of Aaron Jones we must add the terrestrial contribution of A.J. Dillon (16 carries, 78 yards) and what he contributed Robert Tonyan (3 receptions, 49 yards), as this was enough to make up for the absences.
Mr. Rodgers.
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The most interesting thing about all this is that Rodgers and company seem ready to cope with the absence of Davante Adams, since with the result of this week 8 the Packers are 7-0 when they play without Adams in the era. Matt LaFleur.
And the reason Aaron Rodgers can cope with the absence of his star catcher is because he has an extremely productive running back. Aaron Jones is an element that can contribute by land and by pass (something that became very noticeable Last season), and his presence on the field allows to maintain a balanced offensive system.
That balance can be explained with this data: Aaron Jones tied Gerry Ellis for third place in franchise history in games with at least 50 yards rushing and 50 receiving. They both have five such games and it looks like Jones is just getting started.
With their two Aaron and all the missing pieces for the Packers it seems that the future is quite favorable, especially since today they shot down one more question: Green Bay is a solid team and can compete with any rival in the NFC, so it is time to bring them into the conversation.
How much does the perception of the Packers improve with this win? Is it time to place them as contenders? We wait for your comments.
