Packers: 3 players who are most vulnerable in playoffs vs Rams

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 22: T.Y. Hilton #13 of the Indianapolis Colts catches a first down pass against Chandon Sullivan #39 of the Green Bay Packers during the third quarter in the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 22, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /

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Green Bay Packers’ offensive guard Lucas Patrick (62) during training camp Monday, August 19, 2019, at Ray Nitschke Field in Ashwaubenon, Wis.Gpg Packers Training Camp 081919 Jc0164 /

1. Lucas Patrick

Don’t get me wrong here. This isn’t a hate post about Lucas Patrick. Patrick has filled in admirably at right guard and has held his own in backup duty this season. His 64.8 PFF grade is solid and ranks 38th among 83 qualified guards. It’s safe to say the Packers have been happy with his performance as well.

The thing is, he’ll likely be going up against future Hall of Famer Aaron Donald (one of the biggest storylines to watch) most plays on Saturday. The Rams will probably do everything they can to ensure Donald matches up with Patrick as often as possible, making the right guard in for an extremely long day at the office.

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Head coach Matt LaFleur will be responsible for ensuring he sends lots of help Patrick’s way. The reality is, however, that there will be at least a handful of plays where Patrick is responsible for taking Donald on one-on-one. We’ll see how that ends for Green Bay.

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