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3 reasons the NY Giants can silence the Packers and Aaron Rodgers in London

By Zak Musso

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JANUARY 09: Blake Martinez #54 of the New York Giants reacts after sacking Taylor Heinicke #4 of the Washington Football Team in the second quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium on January 09, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JANUARY 09: Blake Martinez #54 of the New York Giants reacts after sacking Taylor Heinicke #4 of the Washington Football Team in the second quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium on January 09, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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2. Question marks at receiver for the Packers

While cornerback may be the perceived weakness of the Giants due to the impending release of James Bradberry, the Packers offensive weakness is the wide receiver position. After trading Davante Adams to the Raiders in March, the Packers are left with three veterans: Randall Cobb, Sammy Watkins and Allen Lazard, plus two rookies in Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs as their receiving core.

That group is nothing to scare opposing defenses. Early in the season, Rodgers will still be trying to develop a rapport with the new receiving core, which will likely lead to some frustration for him. In the NFC Divisional Round, the San Fransisco 49ers took Adams out of the game, and the Packers were forced to run the ball as their passing game became obsolete.

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The Giants run defense is the strength of the D, and the Packers will be forced to play right into New York’s hand. The fact that the game is early on of the season, and the Packers could end up trying to run the ball more, could help the Giants stun the Packers.

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