Green Bay Packers are trying to complete a perfect quarter. Green Bay is trying to start 4-0 for the first time since 2015 when they began the year, 6-0. Green Bay is facing an opponent that is desperate for a victory as they’ve had comedic losses through the first three games. Atlanta hasn’t won at Lambeau Field since the days of Michael Vick, but they’re going to try and shock the world on Monday night. Falcons are trying to avoid their first 0-4 start since 1999. If Green Bay comes out and dominates this one, Dan Quinn might be looking for work on Tuesday.

STORYLINES TO WATCH
1. You like points? Points are what you’re going to get – These two teams like to score points and have scored them against each other. They faced off in a Monday night matchup a few years ago, and the final was 43-37. That feels a little high this week but you never know. Atlanta is without their two starting safeties and a cornerback while Green Bay ins near the bottom in Pass Defense DVOA. This game could come down to who has the ball last on Monday night.

2. A comeback is always possible – With Atlanta blowing double-digit leads all three weeks, Green Bay is never out of the game against this team. Other than the start of the Detroit game, Green Bay hasn’t need to come back from much this season. With how poor the Falcons are at closing games, it will be hard to count Aaron Rodgers out of any deficit on Monday night. Falcons are going to deal with tight butthole syndrome if there is a chance at another large lead not going their way.

3. Can the Packers’ pass rush finally show up? – One of the underreported storylines is the Packers’ pass rush isn’t there. Za’Darius Smith and Preston Smith have been ghosts across the line. Rashan Gary has actually made more plays than those two. The home team is facing a good offensive line this week that ranks in the top 10 in pass blocking for DVOA, but still, you would like to see a little bit more from this group.

4. Aaron Jones bounce back game – After not much from Aaron Jones in Week 3 with the tough Saints run defense, it would not surprise me to see Jones have a massive game. Atlanta’s run defense isn’t terrible, but Jones is another animal int he backfield. He rarely has two games where he is contained. Look for him to be a factor in the passing game too. Chris Carson and Ezekiel Elliott both had six catches out of the backfield in games this year.

5. New broadcast crew and new start time – If you haven’t watched Monday Night Football yet this season, they’re a new show in town. They’re still trying to get their feet wet, but it’s not bad with Steve Levy, Louis Riddick, and Brian Griese. ESPN’s Monday night crew still sounds college football-esque to me though. The Packers will not kick off until 7:50p tonight due to the Chiefs-Patriots playing before them due to their game getting pushed back to CVOID-19 positive tests.

PREDICTION
Despite Atlanta feeling desperate, I would be stunned if the Packers don’t roll in this one. Falcons played Seattle, Dallas, and Chicago thus far, and they did not impress against any of those teams. This defense isn’t that good but much better than the three teams the Falcons played. Also, Aaron Rodgers against a team with no safeties feels like domination station. Green Bay 38 Atlanta 27.

Charlie.