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3 reasons Packers will remain undefeated and beat Falcons

By Brian Sampson

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 27: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers reacts to a call during a NFL game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 27, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 27: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers reacts to a call during a NFL game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 27, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /
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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – SEPTEMBER 20: Davante Adams #17 of the Green Bay Packers walks across the field after beating the Detroit Lions 42-21 at Lambeau Field on September 20, 2020 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – SEPTEMBER 20: Davante Adams #17 of the Green Bay Packers walks across the field after beating the Detroit Lions 42-21 at Lambeau Field on September 20, 2020 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

3. (Hopeful) Return of star players

The Packers were missing some key players in Sunday night’s victory over the New Orleans Saints, as Pro Bowlers Davante Adams and Kenny Clark both sat out. The good news is their return in Week 4 looks promising.

Adams suffered an apparent hamstring injury in their Week 2 victory over the Detroit Lions and sat out most of the second half. Although Matt LaFleur insisted the injury was minor and they were just taking an abundance of caution, Adams was doubtful against the Saints before being ruled out. The Packers’ offense didn’t miss a beat without him, but would receive a huge shot in the arm with his hopeful return this week.

Clark is just as important on the other side of the ball, as Green Bay has struggled mightily to stop the run for the second straight season (more on that in a bit). The Packers are thin along the defensive line and Clark is one of the best interior defensive linemen in the league. His return would be huge for Green Bay.

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