Starting the season with a 2-0 record is exactly what the Packers have envisioned. Doing it against two NFC North teams makes it even sweeter.
Rodgers put together a massive performance in Week 1 against the Vikings. He threw for 364 yards, four touchdowns, and zero interceptions. All of the concern about the Packers’ wide receiver situation were laid to rest.
Looking ahead to this week’s game, the Lions have a very weak secondary. That bodes well for another big offensive performance.
Here are four bold predictions for the Packers this week against the Lions.
4. Green Bay Forces Three Interceptions Against Stafford
Mike Pettine and company are going to look to pressure Stafford all game long. Za’Darius Smith, Preston Smith, and Rashan Gary will get the job done, which will force quick and bad decisions from Stafford. Green Bay will take full advantage of those mistakes and will rack up three interceptions in the game.
3. The Packers Don’t Allow A Single Sack
Just like in Week 1, the Packers are going to protect Rodgers flawlessly. He didn’t get sacked against the Vikings and the Lions won’t get to him either. Keeping Rodgers upright and healthy will lead to big things as the season moves forward.
2. Rodgers Tears Up The Detroit Secondary
Next up, the Packers should be expecting another vintage performance from Rodgers. Detroit doesn’t have a defense capable of slowing him down. Rodgers will end up throwing for another 330 yards and three touchdowns without throwing an interception.
1. The Packers Take Home A Win In Blowout Fashion
While the Lions present a potential trap game for the Packers in Week 2, that will not end up happening. Green Bay is on a mission this season and will take control early in the game and won’t look back. When everything is said and done, the Packers will win this game by a final score of 35-21.