Packers: 5 young offensive players who could shine in playoffs

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 27: Aaron Jones #33 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates his rushing touchdown against the New Orleans Saints with Elgton Jenkins #74 during the second half 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 – NOVEMBER 29: Allen Lazard #13 of the Green Bay Packers warms up before the game against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field on November 29, 2020 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

3. Packers’ young offensive player who could shine: Allen Lazard

Sticking with the wide receiver position, Allen Lazard has the biggest opportunity to make a splash in the postseason. At 25-years-old and in his third NFL season, Lazard has continued to make strides in his game.

He started the season hot, catching 13 receptions for 254 yards and two touchdowns in the first three games, before going down with an injury. He hasn’t quite gotten back to that level, totaling 18 receptions for 180 yards and one touchdown in six games since his return, but the talent is there. Lazard has sneaky good speed and can get behind defenses if they pay too much attention to the running game. At 6-foot-5, he’s also a big body who can high-point the ball and make contested catches. Don’t be surprised if he explodes for a game or two in the playoffs.

Side note: I excluded Marquez Valdes-Scantling from this list, as he’s already 26-years-old (older than both Lazard and St. Brown).

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