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Green Bay Packers: 5 bold predictions vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

By Brian Sampson

GREEN BAY, WI - AUGUST 09: DeShone Kizer #9 of the Green Bay Packers drops back to pass during the second quarter of a preseason game against the Tennessee Titans at Lambeau Field on August 9, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WI - AUGUST 09: DeShone Kizer #9 of the Green Bay Packers drops back to pass during the second quarter of a preseason game against the Tennessee Titans at Lambeau Field on August 9, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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OXFORD, MS – SEPTEMBER 26: Chad Kelly #10 of the Mississippi Rebels avoids a tackle by Oren Burks #20 of the Vanderbilt Commodores during the fourth quarter of a game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 26, 2015 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
OXFORD, MS – SEPTEMBER 26: Chad Kelly #10 of the Mississippi Rebels avoids a tackle by Oren Burks #20 of the Vanderbilt Commodores during the fourth quarter of a game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 26, 2015 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

4. Oren Burks shines

Oren Burks flashed his speed against the Titans last week and that should continue against Pittsburgh. Following Jake Ryan’s season-ending injury, Burks has been thrust into one of the starting middle linebacker positions alongside Blake Martinez.

In many ways, Burks is a better counterpart to Martinez. Where Martinez is a great run-stuffing linebacker, Burks can learn to excel in pass coverage. Where Martinez is great at reading defenses, Burks is a step slow, but relies on his excellent speed to catch up.

Burks will put on another clinic against the Steelers. He’ll do a great job of matching up with their tight ends and running backs and locking them down in coverage. He’ll also fly from sideline to sideline in order to wrap up ball-carriers. Look for Burks to continue to flash his great ability on Thursday night.

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