3 reasons Packers will beat Rams in playoff's Divisional Round

3 reasons Packers will beat Rams in playoff’s Divisional Round

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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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JANUARY 03: Adrian Amos #31 of the Green Bay Packers intercepts a pass by Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears during the fourth quarter in the game at Soldier Field on January 03, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) /

1. Defensive surge

Green Bay knows they can’t win the Super Bowl based on their offensive powers alone. There will be games where their defense needs to step up and make big plays. And this might be one of them off the bat.

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Fortunately, Green Bay’s defense has been playing a different brand of ball over the second half of the season. After a slow start to the year, defensive coordinator Mike Pettine has allowed his guys to play more freely. He’s sold out to stop the run and have dared teams to throw over the top–something they haven’t been successful in. The Packers’ defense should be able to continue their hot streak and have their way with an underwhelming Rams’ offense.

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