5 Green Bay Packers in spotlight vs Eagles in Week 13

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 12: Jaire Alexander #23 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates making a sack on a 2-point conversion against the Seattle Seahawks in the second half of the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lambeau Field on January 12, 2020 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – SEPTEMBER 27: Latavius Murray #28 of the New Orleans Saints is pursued by Christian Kirksey #58 of the Green Bay Packers during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 27, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /

3. Christian Kirksey

Christian Kirksey has been in and out of the lineup this season due to injuries, but when he’s healthy he’s clearly the full-time starting inside linebacker. For better or worse.

Kirksey has shown his athleticism, being able to run sideline to sideline, and has also brought the boom on some of his hits. However, his play has been all over the place, as he often misreads the play and fills the completely wrong gaps. This has led to some big plays by the opposing offense.

It’s imperative Kirksey stays on the field over the final five games, as Green Bay will likely run into a team who loves to run the ball in the postseason. That means Kirksey must be at his best and understand his defensive assignments better than he does now.

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