Packers: 5 bold predictions for NFC Championship game vs Bucs

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 10: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates a touchdown scored by Aaron Jones #33 against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter in the game at Lambeau Field on November 10, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

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Oct 18, 2020; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass against the Green Bay Packers during the third quarter of a NFL game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Tom Brady has time in the pocket

Despite the complete inability to make plays with his feet, Brady is one of the most dynamic quarterbacks in NFL history thanks to his ability to slide around in the pocket and manipulate the pass rush. His stationary presence makes the job easy for offensive linemen, but also can make him a standing target at times.

The key to disrupting the dangerous Bucs’ passing game is to pressure Brady and force him into quick plays or to bring him down in the backfield. Unfortunately, that will be very difficult for the Packers on Sunday and something they’ll struggle to do. That means Brady will have a lot of time in the pocket to pick apart Green Bay’s soft zone coverages Mike Pettine is sure to call. It could be a long day for the defense.

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