Keys to Packers Vs. Vikings Week 1

Let me start by saying that in preface to game keys I will always list the following 3 for each game.
First the team needs to score TD's not FG's. Good teams do this. Second each game the special teams need to make a play be it a TD return, a key punt, strong coverage work, blocked extra point. Third turnovers need to be created. This along with special teams can lead to short fields making it easier to get 6 than three.

A long punt return to the 20 giving the offense a short TD drive is one way these can occur. Another might be good kick coverage pinning a team deep, then a force fumble leading to another short TD.

Call that general keys, my philosophy of football etc.

---

Below are specific Vikings game keys.

1. QB play. For years you could say the Packers are at worst even at QB, that Favre gives them a chance to win any game. Now with Rogers things are much more unknown. His opposite number is also young and questionable. A 400 yard game might not be needed, but solid play will be.

2. WR's make plays. As a group the Packers WR's are their best. I rate Greg Jennings as their # 1 player.

3. New Special Team elements ie Punter and long snapper. Production needed mistakes are not.

4. Block the Line: The Vikings line with WilliamsX2 and Allen is supposed to be special. Can the never the same 2 days in a row Packers line block them?

5. Vikings missing OT. Their LT Mckennie is suspended. How much advantage can the Pack take of this?