The Opponent

The Packers remain one of the NFL's elite franchises. Seven consecutive playoff appearances prove that. The reason they are elite? That's without question Rodgers, one of the NFL's best two or three quarterbacks – and perhaps the NFL's best quarterback, period. His accuracy, vision and decision-making make the Packers perennially one of the NFL's most potent offenses. Rodgers didn't have as elite a season as usual last season, but much of that was because wide receiver Jordy Nelson missed the entire season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament. If Nelson's return makes the Packers' offense elite, this team has a chance to contend for the Super Bowl.

Matchups to watch

*Nelson and Randall Cobb versus Jaguars cornerbacks Jalen Ramsey, Davon House and Prince Amukamara. The Packers play multiple wide receivers, but the keys are Nelson and Cobb. Nelson didn't play in the preseason while returning from his torn ACL, but he is expected to play Sunday. Cobb struggled last season on the outside, but Nelson's return should allow him to return to the slot – and he's one of the NFL's best there. Ramsey, the No. 5 overall selection in the 2016 NFL Draft, has shown signs of being elite, but is he ready for this matchup in his first NFL regular season game? The Packers likely will want to find out.

*Packers tight end Jared Cook versus Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith/safeties Tashaun Gipson and Johnathan Cyprien. Tight end coverage has been an issue for the Jaguars in recent seasons; teams will test that until it's solved. Cook signed with Green Bay as an unrestricted free agent in the offseason and has the talent to hurt a defense that can't cover the middle of the field. The Jaguars need to stop being that sort of defense.