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686 - Can the Packers Make it 2-0 to Start 2023?

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Football waits for no man, and even if you’re still basking in the afterglow of the Packers’ Week 1 win, Week 2 is bearing down on us. Can the Packers take their show on the road for a second consecutive win to open 2023?

What are the Falcons in 2023? (00:27)

The Atlanta Falcons are growing into their identity under new starting quarterback Desmond Ridder this season. But what is that identity, exactly?

Get to know the Falcons’ offense (4:34)

The Falcons are building a run-first offense with roots in both the Shanahan tree and Mike Munchak’s “exotic smashmouth” scheme from the Tennessee Titans.

Get to know the Falcons’ defense (13:18)

Here’s one thing we can say for sure about the Falcons: they were willing to spend to fix their defense. Is that going to pay off?

Who will win on Sunday? (17:37)

So who’s going to win? I like the Packers’ chances to force the Falcons out of their gameplan, but does that add up to a win?

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