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GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Green Bay Packers need to get their timing back in the passing game.At their best, Jordy Nelson, Randall Cobb and the other receivers break at just the right points in precisely run routes to catch perfectly thrown balls from quarterback Aaron Rodgers.But for whatever reasons so far this season, the Packers once-prolific passing attack isnt in sync . Theyd like to correct that on Sunday in the home opener against the Detroit Lions.The West Coast offense is all about timing, and if your timing is even just a little bit off, youre going to be miles off at times with your connection points, Rodgers said.Fortunately for the Packers, Rodgers is one of the best quarterbacks in the league in extending plays outside the pocket. He has rushed for two touchdowns this year after being forced to scramble.Rodgers would rather get those points with completions.But as we get more in sync offensively, the running naturally probably comes down because the routes are being run on time and you can deliver the ball on time, Rodgers said.Opponents can doubt Rodgers at their own risk. He has been known to play with a very sizable chip on his valuable right shoulder.He can make every throw, he can run, hes an outstanding leader, hes won tons of games, extremely capable individual, Lions coach Jim Caldwell said when asked if Rodgers was struggling.I dont know what struggling means in that regard, not with a guy like that, Caldwell said.The Packers (1-1) lost 17-14 last week at Minnesota, a game in which Rodgers uncharacteristically accounted for two turnovers.Detroit (1-1) is looking to rebound from a 16-15 loss to Tennessee in the Lions home opener on Marcus Mariotas 9-yard touchdown pass late to Andre Johnson.Other notes and things to watch Sunday:ON THE RUN: Ameer Abdullahs foot injury likely means Theo Riddick will get a chance to prove he can be an every-down running back. Abdullah was placed on injured reserve this week. Riddick, who is already a proven threat in the passing game, had a career-high 11 carries for 37 yards against the Titans.Riddick might be the lead guy, but the fact of the matter is itll be some other guys carrying the ball as well, Caldwell said. It just depends on ... exactly what type of attack we decide to use.STOP THE RUN: The Packers have the leagues best run defense through two games, allowing 1.63 yards per carry. Defensive lineman Mike Daniels is leading a stout effort in spite of depth questions in the front seven.Green Bay is without backup lineman Mike Pennel for the first four games after being suspended by the NFL for violating the leagues substance abuse policy. Datone Jones was added to the injury report this week with a knee injury. Linebacker Clay Matthews has ankle and hamstring issues. Letroy Guion could also miss some time with a knee injury.MORE RUNS: Getting more production out of the running game could help the Packers, too. Through two games, running backs Eddie Lacy and James Starks have combined to rush for 121 yards on 37 carries with no scores.The analysis of our offense after two games, the running backs have not been given enough opportunities, so thats something that I need to focus on, coach Mike McCarthy said.FEWER DROPS: The Lions need receivers to hang on to the ball more. Dropped passes have been a problem.Just continue to work, try to get those guys as many catches as we can, before, after practice, quarterback Matthew Stafford said. Im going to continue to try to do a better job of putting the ball in a better position for them to catch it, but Ive got confidence in all those guys to go out there and make plays.HANDLING THE NORTH: The Packers lost all their divisional home games last season. Theyd need to re-establish themselves at home against NFC North foes, while Detroit would like to build on its breakthrough last year at Lambeau Field. The 18-16 win on Nov. 15 snapped the Lions 23-game regular-season road losing streak against Green Bay.Thats so far back on the radar its unbelievable, Caldwell said. Theres been a lot going on between that time.Back then, the Packers were having similar issues on offense. This time, Green Bay is working top receiver Jordy Nelson back into the system after he hurt was last preseason.---Online: AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFLYeezy Boost 350 V2 Antlia Reflective . But when it comes to determining if Raymond will find a place on the Leafs roster when training camp concludes in a week, well, that decision will ultimately fall to the head coach. Yeezy Boost 380 Mist . 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PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Jake Odorizzi is focused on a strong second half and not trade speculation.Odorizzi pitched masterfully into the seventh inning, Logan Forsythe and Corey Dickerson hit solo homers in the first, and the Tampa Bay Rays cooled off the surging New York Yankees 5-1 on Friday night.Scouts from many playoff contenders were in attendance with Mondays non-waiver trade deadline looming.Im not really worried about it, to be honest, Odorizzi said. Im worried about what I do here, and coming out in the second half and starting off well, which I think we have. Thats what my purpose is, to get better because in the first half I wasnt happy with myself.Odorizzi (5-5) struck out five and allowed six hits over 6 2/3 innings. Alex Colome entered with two on and one out in the ninth, and got two straight outs for his 23rd save.Odorizzi went eight scoreless innings in previous start Friday at Oakland, a game that Tampa Bay lost 1-0 in 13 innings. The Rays are 6-5 since losing 24 of 27.Odos last two starts were tremendous, Rays manager Kevin Cash said.Teams represented included San Francisco, the Chicago Cubs, Florida, Cleveland, Washington, Toronto, Baltimore, Texas and the Chicago White Sox.Ivan Nova (7-6) gave up five runs and six hits in 4 1/3 innings. When pulled by Yankees manager Joe Girardi, Nova dirrected several comments toward plate umpire Laz Diaz walking toward the dugout and then fired his glove against the wall after reaching the dugout steps.ddddddddddddIvan wasnt pleased with his strike zone, Girardi said. Its hard for me to tell, but I thought there were some pitches that looked pretty good.Nova didnt blame the strike zone for his loss, but bad pitch command.TRAINERS ROOMRays: RHP Alex Cobb (Tommy John surgery) resumed a minor league rehab assignment after taking 2 1/2 weeks off due to fatigue and struck out two over two hitless innings for Class A Charlotte.MOVING DAYTampa Bay placed 1B Logan Morrison (right forearm strain) and OF Oswaldo Arcia (right elbow strain) on the 15-day disabled list. RHP Brad Boxberger (strained left oblique) was reinstated from the 15-day DL and INF-OF Nick Franklin was recalled from Triple-A Durham.A-RODGirardi said DH Alex Rodriguez could start Saturday night after being out of the lineup six straight games. A-Rod, who singled as a pinch-hitter in the ninth, is in a 2-for-22 slump.UP NEXTRays LHP Drew Smyly (2-11) looks to end an 11-start winless streak -- that includes seven losses -- as he goes against Yankees RHP Nathan Eovaldi (9-6). ' ' '