He has been a consistent presence on the injury list and while he has played, has clearly not looked 100%. A strong performance from both guards will go a long way towards starting off the final 5 game stretch of the regular season with a win.įew players on the Packers roster needed the bye week more than Allen Lazard.
will have their hands full with him and a deep Bears defensive line. He is one of best penetrating defensive tackles in the NFL and both Newman and Runyan Jr. This week could be a great opportunity to show that improvement against Bears DT Akiem Hicks, if he is able to come back from his injury. However, at times he has also shown errors common of young players.Īfter the bye week, it’s absolutely critical that both players take a step forward in their play and consistency.
has held up pretty well overall after being inserted into the starting lineup. This is the life of a rookie finding their way in the NFL. One play he’s pancaking a defender, the next he’s allowing a free rusher to penetrate the backfield. Particularly, 4 th round rookie Royce Newman has had a tumultuous start to his career. Clark will need to pick up right where he left off, which would mean a quick end to any chance the Bears have to stage an upset.īoth young guards for the Packers have had ups and downs so far in 2021. Their plan will likely revolve around establishing the run so they do not put too much pressure on whichever quarterback is starting. The Bears will no doubt look to contain Clark, particularly in the running game. The chaos that the interior line is sowing each week is a big reason why the defense has taken such a leap forward so far. It isn’t surprising at all that Dean Lowry is also having one of the best seasons of his career as well.
Clark’s play has come to the point where he is elevating the players around him. He is also a force against the run, wreaking havoc on opposing teams. He ranks amongst the best interior defenders in the league in pressure rate. Kenny Clark has had a monster season so far. To kick the post-bye season off with a win, the Packers will need a big game from some important players. This all starts Sunday night at Lambeau field against their age-old rival, the Chicago Bears. However, there is much that will need to be improved on if they want to make a deep playoff run. Make no mistake: this team is building towards something special this season. Additionally, the bye game the Packers coaches the ability to look in the mirror to make changes for the latter half of the season. The Packers entered their bye with a strong 9-3 record but in desperate need of some rest and time to get healthy. At long last, the Packers bye week has come and gone.
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