Packers Wire: I’m not even sure if he can be considered “underrated” after winning NFC Defensive Player of the Month for October, but linebacker De’Vondre Campbell has reshaped the Packers defense. They are affecting the game consistently.Ĭhiefs Wire: Are there any rookies or underrated players for the Packers that Chiefs fans should be aware of ahead of the game? This will be an excellent pass-rushing group if Za’Darius Smith returns, but it’s a good group even without the All-Pro. Preston Smith has also bounced back from a disappointing 2020 season, and former Texan Whitney Mercilus has seven pressures in his first two games in Green Bay. With Za’Darius Smith out since Week 1, Gary has been a full-time player, and he’s ascended to the doorstep of stardom. The 2019 first-round pick has 37 total pressures, the seventh-most among edge rushers. That might be the plan again for Sunday.Ĭhiefs Wire: Who has stepped up for the Packers at the OLB spot in the absence of Za’Darius Smith and Chauncey Rivers? Last week, the pair handled 38 touches, including 31 run attempts. And he’s providing more production in the passing game.

He runs hard downhill, not unlike Derrick Henry. Jones is the slasher, home-run type, but he’s tough between the tackles and can make people miss. Dillon has become a foundational part of the offense. The Packers have leaned on the run game even with Aaron Rodgers under center. With Aaron Rodgers’ future in Green Bay uncertain past 2021, this is a BIG spot for the young quarterback.Ĭhiefs Wire: Do you expect the Packers to lean on the run game a bit more this week with Aaron Rodgers out? The Packers offense will look different on Sunday, but Love will have a strong offensive line and good playmakers around him. It will be interesting to see how fast he can play in his first start, and how Matt LaFleur protects him. He’ll get in trouble at times trying to find a big play when it isn’t there, and accuracy was a little bit of a question mark coming out of college. He looked decisive and willing to push the ball down the field at times in the preseason, and he has the legs to get outside the pocket and make something happen. Love started two preseason games and has thrown seven passes in the regular season, so there’s not much to go off in terms of evaluation.

Packers Wire: Great arm talent, good athleticism, mostly inexperienced and a big unknown.

To learn more about Kansas City’s opponent, we spoke with managing editor Zach Kruse over at Packers Wire and asked him a few questions.Ĭhiefs Wire: Can you give Chiefs fans a quick scouting report on Jordan Love? It’s the first time these two teams have played since 2019 when Matt Moore was starting in place of an injured Patrick Mahomes. The Kansas City Chiefs are gearing up to face the Green Bay Packers in Week 9.

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