Green Bay Packers (11-0) vs. New York Giants (6-5)
The Green Bay Packers are making a very serious run at a undefeated record in 2011, and the Giants are likely the toughest game they will have the rest of the regular season. The Giants have lost three games in a row, in which they have been outscored 93-54! The Giants need this game in the worst way. Here is a look at the matchups in this game:
When the Packers have the ball: The Packers aren’t going to change for the Giants, as Aaron Rodgers is going to come after them with his right arm. The Giants have 31 sacks on the year, so they are going to be coming after Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers will likely be getting rid of the ball quickly, using all of his WRs and TEs to catch shorter passes and make something happen with their legs. The Giants just don’t have the depth in the secondary to cover all of Rodgers’ receivers effectively. James Starks and Ryan Grant will give the Packers some ground support when they are called on.
When the Giants have the ball: The Giants are likely to have Ahmad Bradshaw back in this game. But, he’s likely going to be on a hit count, so Brandon Jacobs will also get his work in. The Packers are giving up 4.9 yards per carry, so the Giants might have some success on the ground. The Packers like to get after the QB, but the Giants’ O-Line has protected Eli Manning pretty well so far this year. He has very solid weapons in WRs Victor Cruz, Hakeem Nicks, Mario Manningham and TE Jake Ballard…..but the Packers have 22 interceptions this year, so they are going to be ballhawking in this game.
PREDICTION: PACKERS 33, GIANTS 30

