Atlanta Falcons vs. Green Bay Packers: To-Do Checklist For Week 8

Sep 11, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant (21) celebrates his interception from Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (not pictured) in the first quarter at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant (21) celebrates his interception from Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (not pictured) in the first quarter at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 2, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a touchdown pass to tight end Jacob Tamme (83) in the first quarter of their game against the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a touchdown pass to tight end Jacob Tamme (83) in the first quarter of their game against the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

The Atlanta Falcons host the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. What must the Falcons do to beat the Packers?

Standing at 4-3, the Atlanta Falcons face a critical point in their season. Back-to-back losses to the Seattle Seahawks and San Diego Chargers has cooled off the hot start to the season for the Falcons and whether you want to swallow the pill, the Falcons are in must-win mode with quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers coming to town.

As long as the presence of Rodgers, receivers Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb, plus outside linebacker Clay Matthews are around for the Packers, this is a contest that should not be overlooked or taken lightly. With that said, there are of course a few items that I will highlight that the Falcons must take care of in order to beat the Packers and improve to 5-3 on the season. Let’s take a look.