Falcons (4-8) at Packers (4-7-1)

Sunday, 1 p.m.

Field, Green Bay

TV: Fox

Danny Sheridan’s odds: Packers by 6

Packers’ keys to victory: Head coach Mike McCarthy was fired after last weekend’s loss, and offensive Joe Philbin was promoted to interim coach. Atlanta’s defense struggles on third down, in the red zone and against the run, so QB Aaron Rodgers and RB Aaron Jones have a chance to control the game in big situations. The Ravens held the ball for nearly 40 minutes against the Falcons last weekend. The Packers can wear down their visitors with long drives, especially if the defense manages to produce a few takeaways. Of course, that would require the Packers to come alive on third down and in the red zone, two of the offense’s biggest issues of 2018.

Falcons’ keys to victory: Win the passing game and get off the field on third down. The Packers defense has roughed up a few rookie quarterbacks, but the top passers have mostly carved up Mike Pettine’s depleted group. QB Matt Ryan, WR Julio Jones and the Falcons passing game must create big plays and be productive. On defense, Atlanta needs to keep Rodgers in the pocket. The Packers have fallen apart on third down.

Matchup to watch: Packers RB Aaron Jones vs. Falcons LB Deion Jones: The Packers are at their best offensively when Jones is carrying the load. He’s a slashing runner with home-run ability. The Falcons will need a big afternoon from Jones, the heart and soul of their defense.

Who wins? The Packers are crumbling after losing at home to Arizona. If Matt Ryan plays well, the Falcons will leave Lambeau Field with a win.

Falcons, 28-24 ET, Lambeau FALCONS SCHEDULE

L .... at Philadelphia .... 18-12 W .......... Carolina .......... 31-24 L..New Orleans..43-37 (OT) L ......... Cincinnati ......... 37-36 L ...... at Pittsburgh ...... 41-17 W ....... Tampa Bay ....... 34-29 W ....... N.Y.Giants ....... 23-20 Oct. 28 ............... Bye ............... W .... at Washington .... 38-14 L ....... at Cleveland ....... 28-16 L ............. Dallas ............. 22-19 L ...... at New Orlns ...... 31-17 L ......... Baltimore ......... 26-16 Dec. 9 ...... at Green Bay ...... 1 Dec. 16 .......... Arizona .......... 1 Dec. 23 ....... at Carolina ....... 1 Dec. 30 .... at Tampa Bay .... 1

W ........ Chicago ........ 24-23 T..Minnesota ..29-29(OT) L ... at Washington ... 31-17 W .......... Buffalo .......... 22-0 L ....... atDetroit ....... 31-23 W ... San Francisco ... 33-30 Oct.21 ............. Bye ............. L ..... at L.A. Rams ..... 29-27 L .. at New England .. 31-17 W .......... Miami .......... 31-12 L ........ at Seattle ........ 27-24 L .... atMinnesota .... 24-17 L ......... Arizona ......... 20-17 Dec. 9 ......... Atlanta ......... 1 Dec. 16 ..... at Chicago ..... 1 Dec. 23 .... at N.Y. Jets .... 1 Dec. 30 ........ Detroit ........ 1