Sky Live: Green Bay Packers @ Jacksonville Jaguars

By Tom Julian

Green Bay tight end Jared Cook looks ahead to the Packers' season opener against Jacksonville, live on Sky Sports on Sunday

The Jacksonville Jaguars, big spenders of the offseason, host the perennial title contenders Green Bay Packers, live on Sky Sports 2 HD from 5pm BST on Sunday.

With critics lauding the Jaguars as the team who 'won' the offseason, head coach Gus Bradley is under pressure to turn potential into production and deliver results on the field.

Jaguars owner Shad Khan, who also owns London football team Fulham, has stated that he wants to see a much-improved side this year, and Bradley has brought in a selection of players to make that vision a reality.

The Jags made a splash in free agency, signing Super Bowl winner Malik Jackson, before also adding cornerback Prince Amukamara and safety Tashaun Gipson. Offensively, Chris Ivory adds experience to the running game and offensive tackle Kelvin Beachum bolsters the O-line.

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But it was in the 2016 Draft that the Jaguars really stole the show, drafting Jalen Ramsey and Myles Jack, both top five defensive talents, in the first two rounds.

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It's an improved roster, particularly on defense for Jacksonville but the team will have to gel quickly, and they're first test couldn't be much tougher. 

In comparison to the Jaguars, Mike McCarthy and the Green Bay Packers had a quiet offseason. Tight end Jared Cook has looked good in preseason and will hope to move up on the depth chart. 

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The biggest addition to the Packers is wide receiver Jordy Nelson, who returns after missing the entire 2015 season with a torn ACL. Running back Eddie Lacy looks to be great shape and Aaron Rodgers will want to utilise both to ensure Green Bay start the season with a victory.

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Rookie cornerback Ramsey will have his hands full right from week one, covering either Nelson or Randall Cobb. Ramsey has impressed in preseason and will carry that confidence into week one. 

Malik Jackson was a force in Denver last year, posting a career-best 45 tackles and contributing five sacks. He will look to disrupt Rodgers' night and justify the $90m, six-year deal he signed with Jacksonville this summer.

Watch Green Bay Packers at Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL live on Sky Sports 2 HD from 5pm BST on Sunday.

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