NFL news: 5 bold predictions for Packers against Bears

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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – NOVEMBER 28: A.J. Dillon #28 of the Green Bay Packers runs for a first down and is tackled by Darious Williams #11 of the Los Angeles Rams during the second half at Lambeau Field on November 28, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /

2. A.J. Dillon will grind out 100 rushing yards

Aaron Jones may be the lightning of the Packers’ offensive backfield, but Dillon represents the thunder. In an ideal world for Green Bay, they can jump out to an early lead against the Bears and then pound their defense with Dillon’s physical running style to bleed the game out.

If that happens, the former Boston College star will be in for a big day. 20+ carries should allow Dillon to go over the century mark on the ground. He may not pop a big run against the Bears’ defense, but expect to see him attack the second level time and time again.

Dillon is a nightmare for opposing linebackers and safeties when he’s permitted to hit attack them at full speed. That’s when he can use his powerful body to bounce off would-be tacklers or simply carry them forward for extra yards.

The Bears are going to get tired of seeing Dillon run downhill at them during the second half. He’s in line for a big day when the Packers’ coaching staff leans on him to rack up yards and kill the clock to protect their sizeable second-half lead.

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