Packers linebacker Clay Matthews to miss Titans game

Against Green Bay, they should be able to score at their home field. The Lombardi Ave staff weigh in.

“Obviously not the way you want to start a game with the kickoff return for a touchdown, but we need to weather that a little bit better this week – all of us, and it’ll start with me”, Rodgers added. Green Bay managed to sack Andrew Luck just twice last week despite the Colts’ porous offensive line. They couldn’t get much of anything going against an underrated San Diego Chargers front seven, but they were missing starting linebackers Jatavis Brown and Denzel Perryman, so there’s some cause for concern for the Titans.

Despite that, I’m picking the Packers to win. Maybe they’ll take solace in the Minnesota Vikings’ fourth straight loss and the jumbled NFC North that no one can take control of.

The Packers say Matthews will have to sit out this Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans. The Packers are allowing 75.8 yards per game, and Tennessee could be without Heisman Trophy victor Derrick Henry.

It would get any easier this week. He’s a worthy flex play in a good matchup.

Things have been inconsistent for Marcus Mariota and the Titans. With Derrick Henry likely out, it will be Murray’s full show like it was early in the season. Both running backs are getting playing time and making the best of their time on the field.

Matthews’ ascension to No. 1 receiver in the offense was cemented once Andre Johnson retired.

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kendall Wright (13) celebrates after scoring a touchdown on a 6-yard pass reception against the Green Bay Packers in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. He’s scored five touchdowns in his last five games.

If the defense is forced to pressure Marcus Mariota through blitzing, it will be up to the secondary to play tight coverage. A Hail Mary to the end zone was intercepted on the final play of the half.

“Stay in our rush lanes, just be as disruptive as we can”, Packers pass rusher Datone Jones said after practice Thursday. On third-and-2, Packers LB Joe Thomas ran into the Titans TE while trying to get outside to cover RB DeMarco Murray on a wheel route.

FILE – In this November 6, 2016, file photo, Green Bay Packers’ Aaron Rodgers throws during the firs …

With nine minutes left, Rodgers threw a pick.

Packers: Remain on the road, facing the Washington Redskins.

– Green Bay’s defense is not almost as bad as that of Detroit. The Packers were down 19, but the defense finally stepped up to the plate. After opening the season with three wins in its first four games, Green Bay has dropped three of the past four while allowing at least 30 points in each of the losses.

The Packers’ defense, which still could be without a few key players, is focused first and foremost on stopping the run.

Murray hit Walker for an easy Titans’ touchdown.