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-NFL Alfonzo McKinnie Warriors Jersey . After the whistle, Thornton skated the length of the ice, pulled Orpik to the ice from behind and punched him in the face several times. Willie Cauley-Stein Warriors Jersey . They were putting most of their energy into a record-setting offensive display. https://www.warriorsrookiesshop.com/Jacob-Evans-City-Edition-Jersey/ . "Jeff is a hard worker who was an important special-teams contributor for us last season," said Stamps GM John Hufnagel. Golden State Warriors Jerseys . 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Nick Swisher and Jason Kipnis singled off Ryan Pressly (3-3) to open the 12th. Swisher moved to third on a fly out and scored easily on Brantleys fly out to centre field. Chris Perez (5-2) blew a save but got the win. Joe Smith earned his second save, including a strikeout of Mauer to end the game. Santana homered off Glen Perkins in the 10th to give Cleveland an 8-7 lead. Mauer responded in the bottom half with a shot off Perez. The Indians, who trail Detroit by six games in the AL Central, were swept at home by the Tigers last week and then lost two of three at home to the Los Angeles Angels. After losing 3-0 to the Twins on Monday, Cleveland has won two straight. The Indians open a three-game series Friday at Oakland before playing three at the Angels. "We just need to keep trying to win series. I think the biggest thing is going game-by-game and hopefully the series will start piling up," Aviles said. Cleveland trailed 7-3 entering the eighth inning. 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