Jared Cook is Green Bay Packers' secret weapon Published: Jan 04, 2017 at 11:24 AM Around The NFL Podcast Co-Host The have a secret weapon. You know that is playing at the height of Denzel Valentine Jersey his powers, for an . You probably also know that 's jumpstarted Rodgers' scorching streak. But did you know that Green Bay's fortunes rise and fall with the presence of tight end ? The are 8-2 with Cook in the lineup this season, averaging 28.4 points per game. In those 10 weeks, Rodgers sports a sparkling 25:1 TD-to-INT ratio and a 114.0 pa ser rating. How do those numbers compared to the six games Cook mi sed due to a severely Coby White Jersey sprained ankle? The went 2-4 without Cook, averaging 24.7 points per game. Over that stretch, Rodgers TD-to-INT ratio slips to 15:6 with a 92.3 pa ser rating. "I think , just giving us two tight ends that can get down the field," Rodgers explained in late December, via ESPN.com. "Obviously, he's a matchup i sue when you split him out to his own side, as we've seen in various games." Zach Norvell Jersey Enjoying the luxury of an athletic seam-stretcher has been especially beneficial to Rodgers on third downs. Since Cook returned from injury in Week 11, Rodgers has completed Zach LaVine Jersey 10 pa ses on 13 third-down throws to the speedy tight end. "I've talked about it since I got here: The fastest way to the end zone is through the middle of the field," coach Mike McCarthy said. "So the bigger target you have going down the field, the better it is for your quarterback, particularly more athletic, bigger Otto Porter Jr. Jersey throwing radius and all of that. has all of those attributes. He's been an excellent attribute to our football team." Don't be surprised if Cook plays a key role against an otherwise stingy defense that has been this season. This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue.