1. Reactivated sibling rivalry
While Davante Adams is getting attention as he prepares to play against his former team, All-Pro kicker Daniel Carlson is making headlines as he takes on his younger brother Anders.
The two are from Colorado Springs, where they switched from football to soccer during their senior year in high school. At Auburn University, the Carlson brothers rose to prominence as kickers. The Minnesota Vikings selected Daniel in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draught, while the Green Bay Packers selected rookie Anders in the fifth round. They are two of the ten kickers that have yet to miss a field goal this year.
Daniel Carlson said on Friday, “It’s been great, a lot of trash talk among the family. “Our entire family and our friends will be there to support us both. My wife’s family will be present, as will his wife’s family. This will be my first time playing against him, but hopefully not my last.
Jimmy G is back to work.
Jimmy Garoppolo, who missed the Week 4 game against the Los Angeles Chargers due to a concussion, has passed the concussion protocol and will play in the Monday night matchup. Garoppolo has thrown for 709 yards and five touchdowns with a 68.1 completion percentage in three games this season.
In regards to missing Week 4, Garoppolo noted, “It was difficult, but it is what it is.” I must put everything behind me at this moment and concentrate on Green Bay. When you know your opponent for the upcoming week and are forced to concentrate on it, it makes everything simpler. There is no halting the train. Must board and continue to ride it.
In the divisional stage of the 2021 season, his San Francisco 49ers defeated the Green Bay Packers, 13-10, to go to the NFC Championship game, making it his most memorable performance against the Packers. The irony is that was Davante Adams’ final game wearing a Packers jersey.
The large birthday boy 3.
Kolton Miller, an offensive tackle, will have a little more reason to enjoy this Monday Night Football game because it will be his 28th birthday.
For the past several years, Miller has been performing at a Pro Bowl level for the Raiders. Among Raiders offensive lineman this season, the team captain presently has the highest offensive grade (81.2) and run blocking grade (76.7).
“I’m ecstatic to get the chance to perform on my birthday. The finest present you could receive, Miller declared. “Having your birthday during the season is difficult since you only get one day off. You’re either celebrating the day before or the day after because everything kind of mixes together. I simply follow my regular schedule, looking forward to the day off.
Rashan Gary is the dominant force in the Packers’ front seven. One of the top players on this defence is the Michigan first-round pick in 2019. The Packers’ leading sack-taker this season with 3.5, the edge rusher missed the second half of 2022 due to an ACL tear.
“He’s got a great motor, great play style, very physical, can win with speed or power,” said Josh McDaniels. Every time I watch the video, there is a new rush, a new means to get to the quarterback, or a new way to sabotage the running game. Very pleased with him; very physical player.
