Weary From Overtime Drama Against Dallas, Aaron Rodgers Speaks on Facing Strong Tennessee Titans Defense

Aaron Rodgers has regained some control over his horrible form this season. The Packers QB led the franchise’s first win in six weeks against the in-form Dallas Cowboys. However, Rodgers is more concerned about the task at hand; beating the AFC South Division leaders, Tennessee Titans.

A-Rod saw some glimpses of an organized Packers offense against the Dallas Cowboys. Green Bay beat the Cowboys 31-28 in an overtime thriller at Lambeau Field. However, the Packers’ defense allowed Dallas to score multiple times, and that is not something they can afford against Derrick Henry’s Titans.

Aaron Rodgers is not taking Mike Vrabel’s defense lightly

Aaron Rodgers had a stellar night on Sunday with 70% pass accuracy over 224 yards and 3 touchdowns. This was a pleasant turn of events after a career-high 3 interception game against the Detroit Lions in Week 9. A-Rod connected with rookie wide receiver Christian Watson thrice in the winning effort. RB Aaron Jones also had a running touchdown and covered 138 yards on 24 carries.

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Things won’t likely be so smooth against the Tennessee defense. Former linebacker and head coach Mike Vrabel joined the Titans in 2018 and turned them into one of the NFL’s most dreaded defenses. Tennessee held Russell Wilson‘s Denver Broncos to 10 points in their last game. The Titans have held opposing offenses to 10 points in 3 of their last 4 games.

Vrabel’s men sacked Broncos QB Wilson six times in their matchup on Sunday. The Tennessee Titans‘ rush defense leads the NFL in TDs allowed and Aaron Rodgers relayed the same thought. “They got like 29 sacks, 3 guys with 5+ sacks, they’re number one in the league in 3rd down, Top 10 in the red zone. There’s not a lot of big holes out there,” the 2011 Super Bowl MVP said.

A-Rod needs to have a record-setting night to overcome Tennessee

The offense is slowly stabilizing. However, the Packers’ defense allowed Dak Prescott and the Cowboys to score 28 points. WR Ceedee Lamb recorded a mammoth 150 receiving yards on 11 receptions and 2 touchdowns. RB Tony Pollard also ran through the Packers’ defensive line for 115 yards and a running TD. The Packers need to work on their line to stop Derrick Henry, who already has 923 rush yards with 9 touchdowns after only Week 10.

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A-Rod needs to be at his best on Thursday night. The reigning back-to-back league MVP has 2315 passing yards this season and needs a 300-yard night to overcome the mighty Titans. The Titans have won 5 of their last 6 games and No 12 has a tough hill to climb. Can the 4-6 Green Bay Packers beat the Ryan Tannehill-led 6-3 Titans at home?