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Green Bay Packers will win NFC Championship if….

By Brian Sampson

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 13: Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers hugs Aaron Rodgers #12 before their game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on December 13, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 13: Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers hugs Aaron Rodgers #12 before their game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on December 13, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) /
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Oct 18, 2020; Tampa, Florida, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass against Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul (90) during the first quarter of a NFL game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

They protect Aaron Rodgers

On the flip side, you know the Buccaneers are going to bring the heat against Aaron Rodgers and try to force him into mistakes like in their intial matchup in Week 6. During that contest, Tampa Bay had tremendous success blitzing Rodgers that included sacks, interceptions and overall poor decision making.

dark. Next. Packers: 3 keys to victory in NFC Championship

It hurts Green Bay is playing this game without stud left tackle David Bakhtiari, but the offensive line has been playing extremely well leading up to this game. They’ll need another A+ performance from everyone. If Rodgers doesn’t have to worry about the rush, he’ll be able to pick apart the vulnerable Bucs’ secondary and light up the scoreboard on his way to a second Super Bowl appearance.

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