Packers Matchup with Unconventional Freezer Training
Rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler and the injury-hit Saints face freezing temperatures and long odds at Lambeau Field on Monday night.
- The Saints practiced in a walk-in cafeteria freezer to simulate the freezing conditions expected at Lambeau Field for Monday's game against the Packers.
- Rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler will start for the Saints due to Derek Carr's hand injury, with the team missing key players like Alvin Kamara and Chris Olave.
- The Packers, currently 10-4, are heavy favorites and can clinch a playoff spot with a win, while the 5-9 Saints have slim postseason hopes.
- Green Bay's offense has been in strong form, scoring 30 or more points in their last four games, while their defense has shown improvement in recent weeks.
- Weather forecasts predict temperatures around 31 degrees at kickoff, adding to the challenges for the Saints, who typically play in a dome environment.