Oakland Raiders at Green Bay Packers: 3 things to watch in Week 7

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 14: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers reacts after the game against the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field on October 14, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 14: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers reacts after the game against the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field on October 14, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – OCTOBER 14: Aaron Jones #33 of the Green Bay Packers runs with the football in the first quarter Justin Coleman #27 of the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field on October 14, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – OCTOBER 14: Aaron Jones #33 of the Green Bay Packers runs with the football in the first quarter Justin Coleman #27 of the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field on October 14, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Packers run-blocking vs Raiders defensive line

The Packers rank nearly dead last in run-blocking, but Aaron Jones is so good, so they can keep the defense honest. One major key is forcing Rodgers to beat you by taking away the running game, something he does quite often.

However, shutting down half of an offense can damage any quarterbacks chances to win. Breaking down the running attack will also allow the pass-rush for Oakland to get going and get after the quarterback.

In their victory last Monday night, Green Bay got a strong effort from Jamaal Williams as well, so the Packers have a two-headed attack in the backfield. Oakland has done a nice job against the run in recent weeks, but will have a tall order ahead of them inside Lambeau in Week 7.

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