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5 bold predictions for Packers against Ravens

By Rucker Haringey

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 12: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers runs onto the field before the NFL game against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field on December 12, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 12: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers runs onto the field before the NFL game against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field on December 12, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) /
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Packers bold predictions, Allen Lazard
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – DECEMBER 12: Allen Lazard #13 of the Green Bay Packers reacts on the field following the 45-30 victory over the Chicago Bears in the NFL game at Lambeau Field on December 12, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) /

4. Allen Lazard will get 12 targets

Davante Adams is clearly the Packers’ best wide receiver, but Lazard has worked his way into becoming a solid secondary option for Rodgers in recent weeks. He’ll be looking to build off his six-catch, 75-yard performance from last week.

The Ravens’ defensive staff is going to go overboard in their efforts to keep the ball out of Adams’ hands. The idea will be to force Rodgers to beat them with other receivers. That’s good news for Lazard and the rest of Green Bay’s receiver room.

He caught six balls on seven targets last week, but his volume is set to take a big jump on Sunday afternoon. Rodgers is going to go to him early and often due to the single coverage he’ll see. Look for Lazard to get at least 12 targets and he’ll flirt with 10 catches on the day.

The key for Lazard turning his production from good to great against Baltimore will be whether or not he can bust one big play over top of the Ravens’ secondary. If he does, it could allow Green Bay to build a more comfortable lead than most experts expect.

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