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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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Sep 11, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Quinten Rollins (24) breaks up Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marqise Lee (11) pass during the first quarter at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Quinten Rollins (24) breaks up Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marqise Lee (11) pass during the first quarter at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

1. CB Quinten Rollins

In Week 1, Quinten Rollins was benched briefly for getting beat in his matchups. Although he contributed to a key interception by Joe Thomas in the fourth quarter, Rollins should have intercepted the pass himself. Fellow defensive back Sam Shields is potentially out due to concussion protocol, so Rollins will need to increase his effectiveness and fix mistakes in order for the Packers to have a chance at forcing turnovers against Minnesota.

The best shot the Packers have at winning this week’s game is to keep Adrian Peterson off the field and increase the Packers time of possession. In Week 1, the Packers time of possesion was 28:37 to the Jaguars 31:23. More Aaron Rodgers is greater than more Adrian Peterson. Therefore, Rollins will need to break up as many passes as he can against the Vikings receiving core, while increasing his tackles from his complete lack thereof in Week 1.

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