Green Bay Packers: Offense can’t become one-dimensional

The Green Bay Packers clearly have a better passing attack than rushing attack on offense. Despite that, they can’t become completely one dimensional.

It’s easy to see why the Green Bay Packers rely mostly on their passing attack. They have one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history in Aaron Rodgers, and some elite targets for him to throw to. Rodgers has Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb at receiver, with Martellus Bennett as his tight end. If Davante Adams is available to go, there’s another strong target, and Geronimo Allison has proven his worth as well. Even running back Ty Montgomery is known for his receiving prowess.

Montgomery might not play in Week 5 in a marquee NFC matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, though. Meanwhile, backup Jamaal Williams isn’t 100 percent for the game either. This leaves the Packers in a predicament. Clearly, the passing game has been what works for them, but having a steady usage of the running attack keeps defense off-balance.

Although, the Packers haven’t found much success on the ground this year, they’ve ran its regularly. This helps keep some heat off Rodgers, and gives more balance to the Green Bay offense. With their top two running backs out though, the Packers may have even less trust in their rushing attack than usual.

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Due to this, they could be tempted to completely abandon it. Relying 100 percent on Rodgers and his weapons to win them the game. While Rodgers is definitely up to the task, it’s a dangerous game they’d be playing.

Passing it almost regularly doesn’t keep the defense guessing. They’ll attack Rodgers with extra confidence, and won’t be fooled by play action or any other types of trickery. This could lead to an injury, or just general ineffectiveness.

Thus, Green Bay could well be forced to turn to rookie Aaron Jones in the rushing attack on the road in Dallas. While he scored a touchdown last week, it remains to be seen if he can be effective in a featured role. Suffice it to say, the Pack are facing plenty of unknown elements with their rushing attack this week.

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However, even if the running game isn’t working, the Green Bay Packers need to go to that well every once in a while against the Cowboys. Don’t let a fear of the unknown dictate how you play the game.