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4 ways Packers can run the table heading into playoffs

By Brian Sampson

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 24: Aaron Rodgers #12 talks with Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur during the game against the Washington Football Team at Lambeau Field on October 24, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Green Bay defeated Washington 24-10. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 24: Aaron Rodgers #12 talks with Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur during the game against the Washington Football Team at Lambeau Field on October 24, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Green Bay defeated Washington 24-10. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images) /
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Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) is carted off the field after being injured during the third quarter of their game Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Green Bay Packers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-17.MARK HOFFMAN/MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINELJaire Cart /

Ways Packers can run the table: Get healthy

Sometimes the best ability is availability.

That quote could definitely apply to this year’s Packers’ team, as the good health they’ve had in the last couple of years all appears to have come due in one season.

Green Bay has missed a number of key players this season for significant portions of the year. Guys like Jaire Alexander, Za’Darius Smith and David Bakhtiari have been out for a while or all season. While others like Elgton Jenkins, Josh Myers, Robert Tonyan, Kevin King and now Randall Cobb have all missed significant games.

Not everyone is on track to return–Jenkins and Tonyan are done for the year–but there is some optimism Green Bay could be getting a trio of All-Pros back in time for the playoffs. Alexander started practicing this week while Smith and Bakhtiari will hopefully be joining him in the next few weeks. If they can get those guys back at full strength while also keeping other guys healthy, that could be a game-changer in the NFL.

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