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5 potential NFL breakout players to watch for in Week 3

By Evan Massey

Dec 29, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy (27) runs with the ball during the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 29, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy (27) runs with the ball during the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 14, 2014; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy (27) runs past New York Jets defensive end Sheldon Richardson (91) during the second half of a game at Lambeau Field. Green Bay won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 14, 2014; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy (27) runs past New York Jets defensive end Sheldon Richardson (91) during the second half of a game at Lambeau Field. Green Bay won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Eddie Lacy, Green Bay Packers

One of the first names that comes to mind is Green Bay Packers’ running back Eddie Lacy, who has been a complete disappointment throughout the first two weeks. He had an impressive rookie season last year, and that set the bar high for him this year. Don’t expect to see him continue struggling in a rivalry game on Sunday afternoon against the Detroit Lions.

Lacy has picked up just 77 yards on 25 carries, and hasn’t been able to find the end zone yet. The Packers are not going to shy away from giving him the football, and he will come through for them this year. Having Aaron Rodgers as the quarterback doesn’t hurt his chances either.

It’s possible that Lacy simply blew up a little too much in his rookie season, and his potential isn’t as high as he made it seem. That being said, it is also possible that he has just played against two of the best defenses in the NFL, and has had a rough go of it. The Lions do have a talented defensive line, but Lacy will find a way to come through with a big game.

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