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The ultimate Packers’ playoff rooting guide to Wild Card Weekend

By Brian Sampson

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 03: Members of the Green Bay Packer defense celebrate after an interception against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on January 03, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. The Packers defeated the Bears 35-16. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 03: Members of the Green Bay Packer defense celebrate after an interception against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on January 03, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. The Packers defeated the Bears 35-16. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /
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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – DECEMBER 08: Aaron Jones #33 of the Green Bay Packers reacts after getting a first down in the second half against the Washington Redskins at Lambeau Field on December 08, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) /

Saturday, 7:15 p.m. CT No. 5 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at No. 4 Washington Football Team

The Packers have already been destroyed by the Bucs once this season, and some experts are predicting Tampa to upset them again if the two teams meet in the divisional round. Green Bay has certainly come a long way since then, but they’ll have even more difficulties protecting Aaron Rodgers without David Bakhtiari against the Buc’s dangerous defensive front. Also, Tampa has everything clicking on offense with a trio of dangerous wide receivers in Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Antonio Brown.

Washington is one of the most injured teams in the playoffs, with huge question marks surrounding starting quarterback Alex Smith, starting running back Antiono Gibson and starting wide receiver Terry McLaurin. A Washington win would be a best-case scenario for Green if they are the matchup in the divisional round. At 7-9, they are the worst team in the playoffs, and would present the smallest challenge.

Root for: Washington

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