Five Key Matchups: Broncos vs. Packers

Any receiver with QB Aaron Rodgers throwing to him is a threat, but Randall Cobb and James Jones have been the most dangerous ones for Green Bay. Jones has been the more explosive target with 20.2 yards per reception with Cobb at an 11.7-yard average.

If the Broncos are to get their offense back on track, they will be expected to utilize Owen Daniels. Daniels' physicality and ability to make plays on play-action, as he did against Cleveland, could be an integral part of the offense as Manning looks to open up the field.

Daniels has been the Packers' most effective defensive player with a penchant for stopping the run and getting to opposing quarterbacks. He has Three sacks, five quarterback hits, two tackles for loss and Pro Football Focus has clocked him with 15 quarterback hurries, the most on the team. Mathis, meanwhile, has done well while he battled a hamstring injury in recent weeks. After joining the Broncos late in training camp, he picked up the offense on the fly almost, allowing just one sack since the season began.

Ware, who is expected to return after suffering a back injury in Week 5 that kept him out against the Browns a week later, could make life difficult for Rodgers. However, Rodgers' awareness and agility makes him one of the tougher quarterbacks to bring down. He has a great feel for pressure and the feet to make things happen when the pocket breaks down. Ware has tallied 4.5 sacks in just five games, which leads the Broncos. Rodgers averages 2.66 seconds from snap to passing attempt, and is sacked, on average, at 3.03 seconds.

After missing the first four games with a league suspension, Wolfe has gotten two games under his belt. He has eight combined tackles (six solo) in those games, but this will be his toughest challenge yet. Lang is coming off his best game of the season and the Packers will look to get their run game back in a groove.