NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers are coming to town on Sunday, and the Titans know exactly what they'll be faced with.
Rodgers is a five-time Pro Bowler and a two-time league MVP. He has thrown for 2,039 yards and 20 touchdowns on the season, and for nearly 35,000 yards in his 12-year career.
"The biggest thing is he's a mobile quarterback who has a great arm, and great feet,'' Titans defensive lineman Jurrell Casey said. "He knows how to really operate in the pocket. He is a guy who knows how to dodge a sack if he needs to, he can run and get the first down if he needs to.
"So it is going to be real for us to keep him in the pocket and make sure stay on our rush lanes against him."
Rodgers has scored every one of Green Bay's touchdowns this season. In addition to the 20 touchdown passes, he also has two rushing touchdowns.
He has some talented weapons around him.
Receiver Davante Adams leads the Packers with 44 catches for 465 yards and six touchdowns. But Green Bay receivers Randall Cobb (41-401-3) and Jordy Nelson (38-509-7) are also having big years.
Rodgers threw for 342 yards and three touchdowns the last time the Titans faced the Packers, in 2012.
"Pretty challenging, yeah,'' Titans coach Mike Mularkey said. "They have some weapons there that he's played with for a long time. They want to throw the football. They're averaging 40 passes a game. That's how they want to attack you, and they've got the people to do it."
Titans safety Kevin Byard was at MTSU the last time the Titans faced the Packers, and Rodgers.
The plan this week, he said, is for the Titans to get back on track after a 43-35 loss to the Chargers on Sunday.
He knows what the defense will be up against.
"He is one of the best quarterbacks of our time, and definitely my time,'' Byard said of Rodgers. "He is one of those guys who has thrown countless Hail Marys, fourth quarter comebacks.
"…As a defense we have to keep improving. We are not a terrible defense all of a sudden because we had one bad game. We are still a good defense and we just have to correct things and keep getting better."
TitansOnline.com looks back at the all-time series between the Tennessee Titans and Green Bay Packers. (AP Photos)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is sacked by Tennessee Titans defensive lineman DaQuan Jones (90) for a loss of 10 yards in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Matt Cassel (16) talks with Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) after an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 47-25. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson (87) runs against Tennessee Titans cornerback LeShaun Sims (36) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans running back DeMarco Murray enters the field before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans running back DeMarco Murray (29) leaves the field after a 47-25 win over the Green Bay Packers in an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs the ball against the Green Bay Packers in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
The Tennessee Titans play the Green Bay Packers in Nissan Stadium during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Perrish Cox celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Green Bay Packers in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) is congratulated by linebacker Wesley Woodyard (59) after Walker scored a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) celebrates after gaining a first down against the Green Bay Packers in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) tries to get past Green Bay Packers free safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (21) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota slaps hands with fans as he leaves the field after the Titans beat the Green Bay Packers 47-25 in an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Los quarterbacks Marcus Mariota (8) de los Titans de Tennessee y Aaron Rodgers (12) de los Packers de Green Bay tras el final del partido de la NFL, el domingo 13 de noviembre de 2016. (AP Foto/Mark Zaleski)
FILE - In this Nov. 13, 2016 file photo, Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn. Matthews now has six touchdowns over his past six games as Tennessee prepares to visit Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016. (AP Photo/James Kenney, File)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Tajae Sharpe (19) scores a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers on a 33-yard pass reception in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 47-25. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kendall Wright (13) celebrates after scoring a touchdown on a 6-yard pass reception against the Green Bay Packers in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is sacked for a 9-yard loss by Tennessee Titans linebacker Derrick Morgan (91) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 47-25. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) tries to get past Green Bay Packers free safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (21) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) passes against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kendall Wright (13) beats Green Bay Packers defensive back Micah Hyde (33) to the end zone as Wright scores a touchdown on a 6-yard pass reception in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) catches a 10-yard touchdown pass against the Green Bay Packers in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans tight end Anthony Fasano (80) celebrates with teammates after catching a 9-yard touchdown pass against the Green Bay Packers in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
