Atlanta Falcons' leaky pass defense to be tested against Packers' QB Aaron Rodgers

In this Jan. 3, 2016, file photo, Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford (23) breaks up a pass intended for New Orleans Saints wide receiver Willie Snead (83) during the second half of an NFL football game in Atlanta. - photo by David Goldman

0120FalconsDefense — In this Jan. 3, 2016, file photo, Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford (23) breaks up a pass intended for New Orleans Saints wide receiver Willie Snead (83) during the second half of an NFL football game in Atlanta. - photo by David Goldman

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers’ blueprint to slow down Atlanta in the NFC championship game focuses on turning the high-octane Falcons into a one-dimensional offense. It sounds simple enough. But this plan could be tough to execute for the Packers with their injury issues in the secondary.

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