Green Bay Packers: 5 breakout candidates for 2021 playoffs

Packers: 5 breakout candidates for 2021 playoffs

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 19: Krys Barnes #51 of the Green Bay Packers reacts to a defensive stop during a game against the Carolina Panthers at Lambeau Field on December 19, 2020 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Panthers 24-16. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – SEPTEMBER 15: Darnell Savage #26 of the Green Bay Packers lines up for a play in the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field on September 15, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

Packers’ breakout candidate no. 3: Darnell Savage

For Packers’ fans, Darnell Savage has been on their radar since he was drafted in the first round two years ago. However, he may have fallen off for the casual fans since his performance has been anything but eye-popping. Fortunately, he is carrying some serious momentum with him into the playoffs.

Savage has been on a tear over the last six games and could be on the verge of becoming not just a breakout star in the playoffs, but in the NFL as a whole as well. Pettine has unlocked Savage and his athleticism, allowing him to fly around the field with a reckless abandon rarely seen from young players. Although he can be a bit too reckless at times, Savage’s improved game-speed has already resulted in big things for this defense.

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