Packers Look to Exploit Patriots’ Injuries and Turnovers

The Green Bay Packers visit the New England Patriots in Foxborough on November 8, in a matchup of teams with Super Bowl ambitions. New England, which lost last year’s Super Bowl, is favored by three points. The game also features Tom Brady on the broadcast and Rob Gronkowski’s induction into the Patriots Hall of Fame.

New England’s receiving options are depleted: Romeo Doubs is sidelined on the injured reserve list because of a shoulder problem, and A.J. Brown is out with a knee injury. Top tight end Hunter Henry is also questionable with a foot injury. He leads the Patriots in receptions and played only eight snaps last week, when New England needed a comeback to beat Miami and gained 313 yards.

Green Bay’s defense ranks fourth in opponent passer rating, and the Packers will look to contain running back Rhamondre Stevenson while forcing quarterback Drake Maye to carry more of the offense. Maye has thrown eight interceptions and lost six fumbles this season. In New England’s three losses, he has three touchdown passes and six interceptions; in its five wins, he has 12 touchdowns and two interceptions.

The Packers are plus-four in turnover differential and have 15 takeaways, second-most in the league. New England is minus-seven, with 15 giveaways. Green Bay has scored 52 points off takeaways, while the Patriots have scored 20. Packers quarterback Jordan Love has registered two or more scoring passes in seven contests during the current season. Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur’s team will aim to turn those advantages into a road win.