SnoTapWI Star Ratings: Broncos vs. Packers
Green Bay Packers continue to win football games. Packers are 3-0 for the first time since 2015 when they started 6-0. That team’s season changed weirdly against these Denver Broncos. Granted, that team was far different. Sure, Von Miller still played for them. Same for Chris Harris Jr. But there’s no Peyton Manning. No John Fox and not many of the other Broncos on that team. Wade Phillips found a recipe against Rodgers that became an issue for that team all season long. Packers fans will not have to worry about that post-Broncos this season. Green Bay won 27-16 in a game where they led for its entirety. Packers haven’t trailed in their first two home games this season. Here’s who made the star ratings
Five Stars: Jaire Alexander – What a game from Jaire. The more people see him, the more people are going to know about him as a cornerback. ESPN’s Field Yates said he’s one of the best defenders in football which is high praise for him. Alexander shut down Emmanuel Sanders for two catches and 10 yards. He also had a major play in this game stripping the ball away from Noah Fant before he touched the ground. He is a playmaker, and the Packers are lucky to have him nin their secondary.
Other five stars: Preston Smith, Rashan Gary, JK Scott
Four Stars: Packers offensive line – As it usually is with the offensive line, you don’t single out one of them. They tend to be a collective unit. Sometimes, there is a reason to call out one, but for Sunday’s game, the entire o-line gets recognized. Aaron Rodgers got hit once all game. Once. He talked about it after the game how he felt very spry and fresh all things considered. With the pass rush of Bradley Chubb and Von Miller, Rodgers only getting touched one time is an absolute miracle.
Other four stars: Darnell Savage, Z’Darius Smith, Marquez Valdes-Scantling
Three Stars: Aaron Jones – I know people are upset about Aaron Jones’ carries. This will be a thing leading up to the Thursday night game against Philadelphia. What people need to understand are two things. One, Packers have a game on Thursday night. They tried to keep Jones’ well-rested in this one. Second, Jamaal Williams seemed to fit better against this defense. Jones did his job though down at the goal line scoring twice for this team.
Other three stars: Danny Vitale, Tyler Lancaster
Two Stars: Aaron Rodgers – Well, this is not been the best month for Aaron Rodgers. What’s funny is the stats aren’t that bad. If you look at the numbers, things aren’t that terrible. But Rodgers struggled in the third quarter. He had multiple throwaways to no one particular. I have zero idea what happened there. Hopefully, the Packers media asks Matt LaFleur or Rodgers what happened on those plays. Green Bay has to get better in the second half. The adjustments portion of the offense is not going well. I’m not sure if that’s on LaFleur or Rodgers but they need to fix it quickly.
Other two stars: Blake Martinez
One Star: Kevin King – Brutal game for Kevin King. There were multiple plays where King seemed disinterested out there. He completely whiffed on two major offensive plays on the game. I’m unsure if the Broncos caught him napping or miscommunication with the defense. Either way, this needs to be fixed immediately. Best believe that Philadelphia will watch the tape and know they can try to catch King in a lull. I will not overreact, but it was a rough game for him.
Other One stars: Packers tight ends, Geronimo Allison
Here’s to the season staying hot for the Packers.
Charlie.