The Green Bay Packers have a chance to clinch a playoff spot if they defeat the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football. The Packers' offensive firepower has been impressive, scoring 30 or more points in four consecutive games. Meanwhile, the Saints are dealing with key injuries, particularly in the receiving corps and secondary.
GREEN BAY, Wis. – If the Green Bay Packers beat the New Orleans Saints on Monday night, they’ll lock up a playoff berth.The Packers ’ offense, even with its penchant for going into lulls, has scored 30-plus points in four consecutive games. That’s tied for the second-longest streak in franchise history; the 1963 team did it in seven consecutive games.“I think you look at how we played last year toward the end and now, I think it’s pretty similar,” quarterback Jordan Love said.
“The main thing for me is just taking care of the ball, being smart with it, going out there and finding completions and keep continuing to stack those positive plays. “I think that’s where we’re at our best, when we don’t put ourselves in bad positions on offense with those third-and-longs and some of those difficult situations to convert on. I think when we’re doing that, we’re running the ball well and when guys are just making plays for me on the outside, it makes life easy. But I think the biggest thing is just stacking those positive plays, being efficient and being able to drive down the field, put up points and staying out of those tough situations.”“Normally, you would think, ‘Oh, he’s gotten hot in December.’ It’s funny that it’s caught on with Toyotathon.”Of the Saints’ top four in receiving yards, running back Alvin Kamara and receivers Chris Olave and Marquez Valdes-Scantling are out.With injuries in the secondary, cornerback Carrington Valentine figures to be pressed into a key role. Last week against the Seahawks, he had one interception and was named the “G of the Week” by coach Matt LaFleur. “The way he practiced last week, I knew he was going to play well,” defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley said. “That’s not just me blowing smoke. If you watched him practice last week, the way he pressed, the way he covered, he had multiple interceptions, he had multiple PBUs. Right after the game, I congratulated him, but that’s how he practice
Packers Saints Playoffs Jordan Love Carrington Valentine
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Packers Favored Against Injury-Plagued SaintsThe Green Bay Packers are heavy favorites against the New Orleans Saints in Week 16 of the NFL season, with the Saints dealing with numerous injuries, including potential absences for QB Derek Carr and RB Alvin Kamara.
Read more »
Saints Face Packers in Monday Night Football ShowdownThe New Orleans Saints take on the Green Bay Packers in a crucial Monday Night Football matchup. The Packers are vying for a playoff spot, while the Saints look to bounce back after a recent slump.
Read more »
Saints Offense Struggles as Packers Defense Prepares for MismatchThe New Orleans Saints are facing an offensive crisis as their high-scoring start to the season has given way to struggles. Will their backup quarterback be able to overcome the Green Bay Packers’ strong defense?
Read more »
Saints Face Packers in Week 16 FinaleThe New Orleans Saints travel to Green Bay to face the Packers in a Week 16 matchup with key storylines surrounding injuries to Kamara and the potential return of Derek Carr.
Read more »
Packers and Saints Set for Monday Night MatchupThe Green Bay Packers will host the New Orleans Saints in a highly anticipated Monday Night Football matchup. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN and Westwood One.
Read more »
Packers attempting to continue their surge as they host the Saints on Monday nightJordan Love and the Green Bay Packers don’t want to have to wait as long as they did last season to clinch a playoff berth. The Packers can wrap up a playoff spot by beating the injury-riddled New Orleans Saints on Monday night at Lambeau Field.
Read more »