The Packers head into Sunday's contest looking to continue their winning ways and go 3-0.  As John Kuhn suggested to Aaron Rodgers, this week's matchup is considered to be the epitome of a trap game as the Broncos head into Lambeau field at 0-2 and the Packers have marquee matchups ahead against the Eagles and Cowboys in featured televised games.

Despite what popular logic tells us, I can guarantee the Packers will not be overlooking the Broncos as they have not had much success against them in recent years, and because Broncos head coach Vic Fangio owns Aaron Rodgers about as much as Aaron owns AT&T Stadium.

In order for these trends to be reversed and the Packers to come away with a win, here are the key battles I think could go a long way in determining whether the Packers come away with a "W" or an "L".

Key Battles:

1. Elgton Jenkins vs. Von Miller and Bradley Chubb:

With the rookie Jenkins getting his first NFL start, and the guard positions being the only path to Rodgers, I expect Fangio to send Chubb and Miller at Jenkins early and force him to prove he can hold up against the high heat of an elite pass rush.  

2. The Zone Rushing Attack vs. The Broncos Front Seven:

Last week we saw the Packers offense stall once the Vikings were able to shut down the running game and make Green Bay one dimensional.  The gameplan for the Broncos Defense should be plain and simple, shut down the zone rushing attack and then unleash Miller and Chubb on Jenkins and Turner.  If the Packers o-line can bulldoze and create lanes, this offense will have a more consistent showing, control the clock, and keep their defense fresh.  

3. Aaron Rodgers vs. Vic Fangio:

To this point, Aaron Rodgers has been nothing more than an elite game manager.  At this point, that's not a problem because he's faced good defenses and is getting used to a new system.  However, if the Packers want to be considered a real threat, Aaron must step up and make plays on a more consistent basis.  In order for the Packers to erase past history against Vic Fangio and the Broncos Aaron is going to have to step it up and make more plays in the passing game.  I look for a few big connections between him Davante Adams, and MVS.

4. Jaire Alexander vs. Emmanuel Sanders:

The key to keeping Joe Flacco in check is to make him a dink and dump passer.  In order to this and stall the Broncos passing attack, Jaire Alexander needs to shut down Emmanuel Sanders.  Last week, Alexander was a victim of letting the big play slip through his fingers (literally); tomorrow that cannot be the case.  Jaire needs to avoid giving up the big play and make the routine play.

5. Smith INC. vs. Garett Bolles:

Plain and simple, I am expecting Smith Incorporated to get after Garett Bolles and turn his day into a bad dream.  Bolles is a human penalty machine and Smith INC. takes no prisoners.  Translation, look for a lot of 1st&20 and 2nd&18 because of Garett Bolles giving up penalties and sacks.  

Prediction:

I see a much closer game then everyone is expecting because I am expecting Vic Fangio's scheme to contain the offense, however, this Green Bay defense will be unleashed.  I thhink this game becomes a knock down drag out fist fight in the trenches and the Packers emerge victorious by a scorre of 17-13.