The good news for the Giants is that their defense is healthier and more effective now than it was in a 23-16 loss to the Packers in Week 5. The bad news is that the Packers' offense, led by red-hot quarterback Aaron Rodgers, is firing on all cylinders as the teams prepare for a rematch in the NFC Wild Card round on Sunday at Lambeau Field.
Here's a breakdown of the first meeting between the teams and what to expect in the rematch:
Here are some observations from the first matchup:
*Out of respect for Rodgers' ability to make plays outside the pocket, the Giants only blitzed on nine of the Packers' 50 passing plays (18 percent).