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Green Bay Packers: 5 Players to Watch in Week 2 vs Vikings

By Lauren Lapaglia

Aug 18, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers linebacker Blake Martinez (50) celebrates following a tackle during the second quarter against the Oakland Raiders at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 18, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers linebacker Blake Martinez (50) celebrates following a tackle during the second quarter against the Oakland Raiders at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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January 16, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Green Bay Packers defensive end Mike Daniels (76) reacts after a defensive play against Arizona Cardinals during the first half in a NFC Divisional round playoff game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
January 16, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Green Bay Packers defensive end Mike Daniels (76) reacts after a defensive play against Arizona Cardinals during the first half in a NFC Divisional round playoff game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

3. DE Mike Daniels

Minnesota is well known for their quality running game. Pro-Bowl running back Adrian Peterson slays opposing defenses and will be looking to play at an even higher level with quarterback Teddy Bridgewater out for the season with a knee injury. 

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With Bridgewater out, it’s uncertain who will be starting for the Vikings this week. “We’re preparing for both Shaun [Hill] and Sam,” Mike McCarthy told Twin Cities media during a conference call this week. “I think it’s very important to recognize that. But my understanding is that it may be Sam Bradford.”

Enter Daniels. In 2015, Daniels was outstanding with a career-high 49 combined tackles (27 total and 22 assists). He also contributed 4 sacks last season. The Packers defensive success will hinge not only on their ability to stop the run, but also to collapse the pocket around Bradford, should he be the starter on Sunday. Daniels is one of the defensive line’s leaders, and they will need him to bring the pain this week to ensure the Packers pass rush is phenomenal.

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