Pettigrew to Pick Up the Slack? 5 Lions to Watch
Brandon Pettigrew will look to replace the production of the injured Lions receivers this week.
Brandon Pettigrew will look to replace the production of the injured Lions receivers this week.
Whether it's Ryan Grant, EDS, or Dezman Moses, replacing fallen comrades is an essential piece to a Packers victory and dominate this week's 5 Packers to watch.
Calvin Johnson will get his yards, but Matthew Stafford needs a second target to throw to, enter Brandon Pettigrew. It's up to Brad Jones to limit Pettigrew and continue to limit Stafford's choices on Sunday.
The Lions haven't won in the State of Wisconsin in a long, long time. Has this fact gotten into the head of the franchise and what will it take for them to overcome the ghosts of the past?
Nick Fairley dominated Evan Dietrich-Smith in the previous game between these two teams. Can T.J. Lang do better if he is able to move back to LG this week?
The Vikings are an improved team from last year, but the keys to beating them remain basically the same.
Does getting Greg Jennings back and Jermichael Finley playing well change the offense and change the tide of the game?
The Vikings and Packers are both looking for big plays from young players due to injuries this week. Can Casey Hayward make the best of this matchup and continue his push for DROY?
The Vikings need a young wideout to step up while Percy Harvin is hobbled. Jarius Wright may be that player this week.
An offensive line is only as good as its weakest link, and right now that weak link appears to be Evan Dietrich-Smith. With the Packers needing to send extra help to contain Jared Allen, can EDS hold up against the still talented Kevin Williams?