FLOWERY BRANCH – Falcons safety William Moore helped us preview the Green Bay Packers this week.
Here’s what Moore had to say about the upcoming opponent:
Q: How’s Aaron Rodgers playing for the Packers?
A:
He’s lights out right now. His percentage is way up. His turnover margin is way down. He’s balling out this year. He’s been smarter. He’s been extending plays. He’s been Aaron Rodgers. It’s going to be important for us to play after the snap. We look for extended plays and we’ll have to play a little longer. We’ll have to be on our game this week.
Credit: D. Orlando Ledbetter
Credit: D. Orlando Ledbetter
Q: What are your thoughts on the defense being ranked last in the league in yardage allowed?
A: Turnovers are much more important to me. When you win the turnover battle you can come out great in the win column. Statistics are statistics, but at the same time as long as we cause turnovers I think it will get us off the field and put the ball in our offense's hands.
Q: What have you seen from Green Bay’s wide receivers on film?
A: They are great. They've got a great quarterback. Any receiver can elevate to a higher game when they've got a great quarterback like that. You respect everything that those receivers can do. (Randall) Cobb, Jordy (Nelson) and the rookie (Davante Adams). They are playing to the height of their quarterback. Aaron Rodgers is on fire. He's going to get the ball to them. I've seen that a few of their losses have come from when teams can match their intensity when he extends the play.
Q: Are you excited about playing on Monday Night Football at Lambeau Field?
A: It's huge. It's a tough place to play. But at the same time we are willing to take on any challenge. We've had harder obstacles to climb, but at the same time we have to go with one thing on our mind, being 1-0.
Q: What makes Aaron Rodgers so special?
A: If you give him a little space, he'll take advantage of it.
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