One of the brighter spots for Green Bay this season has of course been Aaron Rodgers. And while most folks look at Rodgers with a bit of speculation considering all that has gone horribly wrong with the offensive line, this writer sees beyond the cloudy muck that has been painting a grim picture.
The Packers have given up a whopping 20 sacks in only four games this season—that’s one game fewer than the majority—and despite that gut wrenching stat Packers’ fans worldwide have to swallow each week, I have come to say there is light at the end of the tunnel.
And if you own Rodgers, you in for an early Halloween treat.
That treat is the projection that is beginning to shine through. Remember those 20 sacks—yeah, kinda hard to ignore—well Rodgers has still found a way to put up stellar numbers straight across the board.
77 for 127 which is a 60.3% completion rate with a robust 1,098 yards and 6 TDs; he has only one INT if anyone wants to know.
By the numbers—and I’m no mathematician here—the law of averages suggest he is on pace for 4,496 yards, 24 TDs and 4 INTS—not too shabby in Fantasy translation.
The next two opponents, Detroit and Cleveland, should afford Rodgers some very nice numbers that is sure to help your team should you own Rodgers, Driver, Jennings or Finley.
But what about that O-Line right?
Well, the Packers recently re-signed Mark Tauscher, as if to say “ Yeah we goofed, our bad for cutting a sure thing.” and he should provide the leadership and guidance to a line that has lacked both. In addition, they’ve had a week to chew on their inequities.
But if we put this all together we have a nice little mixture starting to take shape.
Now, add in 2 cups Donald Driver, a cup of Greg Jennings, a Tsp of Jermichael Finley, and a pinch of Jordy Nelson, and we have ourselves a lovely dish of Fantasy dominance—assuming the Pack right their ship of course.
If you Think About It, as each week passes it will be harder and harder to figure out which stud to start, but if Green Bay can afford Rodgers better protection and better run blocking, the assumption that any player donning a Green Bay jersey will be a Fantasy elite, will be very real.
If you own any of these players, you would be wise to hang onto them even if a sweet trade comes your way.
Green Bay’s Receiving Stats:
|
Name |
Receptions |
Yards |
TDs |
On Pace For |
|
Donald Driver |
18 |
288 |
2 |
1152 yds / 8 TDs |
|
Greg Jennings |
11 |
240 |
1 |
960 yds / 4 TDs |
|
Jermichael Finley |
11 |
190 |
1* through 3 games |
950 yds / 5 TDs |
|
7 |
104 |
1* through 3 games |
520 yds / 5TDs |
Recent News Regarding The Packers:
Greg Jennings in a Houshmandzadeh-esq style basically said in so many words that he wants the ball more and that wish will probably come true against the Lions as Jennings has enjoyed huge success vs. them. Teams have been putting a lot of double teams on him, but with the emergence of Finley and Jordan that should change.
Jordy Nelson is fast becoming the every week WR3 for the Packers. He still rotates with Jones but he has clearly separated himself and should become more integrated as the season goes on which boads well for owners. here’s a look at some free agency adviceregarding WRs with Jordan’s mention by our own Rustyn Rose.
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