Broncos:

WR Demaryius Thomas (Finger) – Out

TE Julius Thomas (Ankle) – Out

WR Eddie Royal (Goin) – Out

DT Marcus Thomas (Groin) – Questionable

CB Champ Bailey (Hamstring) – Quesitonable

DE Elvis Dumervile (Shoulder/Calf) – Quesitonable

LB DJ Williams (Elbow) – Probable

RB Knowshon Moreno (Hamstring) – Probable

Packers:

T Bryan Bulaga (Knee) – Out

S Nick Collins (Neck) – Out

RB Ryan Grant (Kidney) – Out

DE Mike Neal (Knee) – Out

LB Frank Zombo (Shoulder) – Out

LB Brad Jones (Hamstring) – Questionable

LB Jamari Lattimore (Shoulder) – Questionable

CB Pat Lee (Back) – Questionable

T Chad Cliffton (Knee) – Probable

TE Jeremichael Finley (Ankle) – Probable

LB Clay Matthews (Quadricep) – Probable

DE Ryan Pckett (Foot) – Probable

LB Vic So’oto (Back) – Probable

CB Tramon Williams (Shoulder) – Probable

CB Charles Woodson (Foot/Knee) – Probable

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Clay Matthews lays a load on Jay Cutler in week 3. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

This week we have to go into the depths of Lambeau to talk about arguably the most feared team in the league right now. I asked Ray Rivard of FanSided’s Packers’ site, Lombardi Avenue, some questions about his team. Ray runs a great site over their and his insight helps us understand many aspects of this year’s Packers team.

With that said, let’s go Inside The Villain’s Venue with Lombardi Avenue.

1. The Packers are near the top of the leader board in the big-play defensive categories (tied for 2nd in interceptions, tied for 3rd in sacks) yet they are still giving up nearly 25 points per game. Why is that?

The Packers secondary is being gashed for big plays, plays of 20 yards or more, much more frequently than the team would like. The players and coaches chalk it up to early-season bumps and insist that things will improve and they will get better.

Things did improve a bit last week for the defense overall, but for the first three weeks, opposing quarterbacks have been able to throw for big yards against the Packers secondary.

Fans of the team are still waiting to see that improvement. They hope it comes at home against the Broncos.

2. Greg Jennings vs. Champ Bailey (if he plays). Who wins that battle?

A. Greg Jennings is a superstar whose consistency is unquestioned. Bailey has been hurt and I don’t see him doing much to stop Jennings without a lot of help over the top.

The only way Bailey clamps down on Jennings is if the Broncos are able to hurry Aaron Rodgers into early and inaccurate throws. It’s been done by other teams, so that’s not out of the question. However, if it comes down to one on one, Jennings wins every time.
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