GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Giants coach Ben McAdoo will catch up with old friends when he returns to Lambeau Field.Odell Beckham Jr. just wants to make more catches.Maybe Beckham will start making headlines again for his receiving talents when the Giants visit the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night. This week, the chatter around the league concerning Beckham has mainly been about the wideouts tantrums. McAdoo wants Beckham to channel that frustration into production .No, I like him as a salty, competitive player. Thats when he plays at his best, McAdoo said.That hasnt been the case the last two weeks for the Giants, who lost to Washington on Sept. 25, and Minnesota on Monday night.Now comes a quick turnaround for another tough road trip to face the rested Packers, who are coming off a Week 4 bye.McAdoos history with Green Bay offers a unique perspective on the matchup.McAdoo was an assistant coach for eight seasons under Packers coach Mike McCarthy, spending six years overseeing the tight ends and his final two years at Lambeau mentoring quarterback Aaron Rodgers. McAdoo moved on to the Giants in 2014 to become offensive coordinator before getting his first shot as a head coach this season.McAdoo is still familiar with some of the Packers personnel, and what McCarthy likes to do. Likewise, some of the Giants offensive looks bear similarities to how the Packers operate.But you have to be good on yourself and scout on both ends and realize its been a few years since Ben was here, Rodgers said. Weve changed some things around.What hasnt changed is the appreciation that McCarthy and Rodgers had for McAdoos time in Green Bay. Expect McAdoo to receive some good-natured ribbing, too, on Sunday.Hes also famous for his layering -- you know the short sleeves under long sleeves under short sleeves, always appreciate that about him, Rodgers quipped. Hes quick with a quip right back at you and they can be cutting.Other notes and things to watch on Sunday night:EYES ON ODELL: Maybe this is the game that Beckham starts having fun again. The star wideout at midweek said in an interview with ESPN that he was not having fun anymore with football.But Beckhams frustrations wont have an impact on how the Packers prepare for the receiver, McCarthy said.Were focusing on the video, what each players strengths are ... Just really focusing on their schemes, he said.The Packers pass defense has been porous the last couple weeks without top cornerback Sam Shields (concussion), allowing career highs to receivers to Detroits Marvin Jones and Minnesotas Stefon Diggs over the last two games.AIR FORCE: Beckham isnt the only threat in the receiving corps, with rookie Sterling Shepard and veteran Victor Cruz also off to good starts with quarterback Eli Manning. The production, though, hasnt translated into points. The Giants are sixth in total yardage and 27th in scoring.Thats just turnovers and obviously had a few games (when) we got in the red zone and werent able to get enough touchdowns and turned the ball over down there, Manning said. Weve got to hold on to the ball and we just have to finish the drives.AIR FORCE, PART 2: Packers receiver Jordy Nelson seems to be acclimating into the offense just fine after missing the 2015 season with a knee injury. He has four touchdown catches in the first three games, though Nelsons timing with Rodgers really seemed to return in a 34-27 win over Detroit before the bye. Nelson caught two scores in that game.Keep an eye on whether the Giants will have Eli Apple (hamstring) and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (groin) available against the Packers after both cornerbacks missed the Vikings game. Otherwise, Nelson could have another big day.REST STOP: The Packers had key defenders return to practice this week following a bye, including linebacker Clay Matthews (ankle/hamstring) and safety Morgan Burnett (groin). It should only strengthen a run defense spearheaded by lineman Mike Daniels thats holding opponents to a league-best 42.7 yards per game. 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METAIRIE, La. -- Saints linebacker Dannell Ellerbe stood in front of his locker with a smile, showing an eagerness to talk about his health.Thats been subject in more ways than one since Ellerbe arrived in New Orleans last season. Hes been with the club for 22 regular-season games, playing in just six last year and none so far this season.Im feeling a lot better now, said Ellerbe, who has been sidelined since preseason with a quadriceps injury. I feel like Im close and Im happy.Asked if he felt well enough to play this weekend against Seattle, Ellerbe responded, Oh, yeah, but also emphasized that coaches, in consultation with trainers, would make the final call. He was officially listed as limited in practice on Wednesday.Ellerbe, who was part of Baltimores 2012 Super Bowl championship team before spending a pair of seasons with Miami, has been a top play-maker on the Saints defense since he joined the club -- when hes been able to play. In the few games he players last season, he was in on 39 tackles and credited with a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and quarterback hurry.His lack of availability on game days has made him a magnet for criticism on talk radio, mainly by frustrated fans whove questioned his toughness and drive.Certainly, the Saints defense, ranked 29th in the 32-team NFL, could use him -- and Ellerbe insists he understands that better than anyone.I need to be out there. I missed too much time already, Ellerbe said.As for those whove been critical of his motivation to return, he said, the first thing they dont understand is Im not out here trying to get hurt.Mentioning his two young boys, Ellerbe said he understands that a continued lack of availability on game day represents a threat to his livelihood and the standard of living he wants to provide for his family long-term.ddddddddddddI need this just as bad as anybody else in the locker room, Ellerbe said.Ellerbe noted that hes tried numerous lifestyle changes in an effort to improve his health.I changed everything about my diet and now I did a lot of steps to stay from being in the training room, Ellerbe said.Ellerbe described his diet as very strict, noting that he eats only organic foods that fight inflammation, such as bison, sweet potato and halibut fried in peanut oil. He also hired a personal chef and dietitian in the past year.He said his primary goals in doing so were to improve his general health and recovery from the physical toll football takes on the body, as well as to reduce his reliance on anti-inflammatory and pain medicine.Now, I feel like Im close, Ellerbe said. I mean, we dont want to do nothing prematurely, but I feel like Im good.Game notes CB Delvin Breaux practiced for the first time -- albeit on a limited basis -- since fracturing his fibula in Week 1. ... OT Andrus Peat returned to practice on a limited basis, as did rookie running back and special teams regular Daniel Lasco. ... Those missing practice were: LT Terron Armstead (knee), LB Stephone Anthony (hamstring), CB Sterling Moore (abdomen), WR Jake Lampman (knee) and DT Nick Fairley (non-injury related).---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '