Packers: 4 breakout candidates following Bye week

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 20: Kerryon Johnson #33 of the Detroit Lions runs with the ball while being chased by Darnell Savage #26 of the Green Bay Packers in the second quarter at Lambeau Field on September 20, 2020 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – SEPTEMBER 27: Kingsley Keke #96 of the Green Bay Packers is congratulated by Za’Darius Smith #55 after a sack against the New Orleans Saints during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 27, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /

1. Kinglsey Keke

With Kenny Clark out since Week 1, the Packers desperately needed someone to rise to the occasion. And that’s exactly what 2019 fifth-round pick Kingsley Keke did.

Keke has come on strong in the Packers’ final two games before the bye. He’s been solid against the run and has a tackler, but his strength is in his pass-rush, as he’s recorded four hurries and two sacks in those games.

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When Clark returns, Keke has earned a spot alongside him on the field. The two should present challenges to opposing offensive linemen as they are a good pass-rushing duo on the interior. This should also open up opportunities on the outside for guys like Za’Darius Smith, Preston Smith and Rashan Gary.

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