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5 players that will determine Packers’ rest of season success

By Brian Sampson

Dec 13, 2020; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) celebrates with quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) after a touchdown during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2020; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) celebrates with quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) after a touchdown during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /
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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – JANUARY 24: Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers completes a reception in the first quarter against the defense of Chandon Sullivan #39 of the Green Bay Packers during the NFC Championship game at Lambeau Field on January 24, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – JANUARY 24: Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers completes a reception in the first quarter against the defense of Chandon Sullivan #39 of the Green Bay Packers during the NFC Championship game at Lambeau Field on January 24, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

Players that will determine Packers’ success: Chandon Sullivan

Speaking of the Buccaneers, Tom Brady and the Tampa offense picked on Chandon Sullivan (and Kevin King) in the NFC Championship game. Some of the other good teams have done the same.

Sullivan, the slot cornerback, has apparently been identified by opposing teams as the weak link in the Packers’ secondary and he’ll unquestionably be challenged the deeper the Packers get into the season and postseason. He isn’t the most naturally gifted cornerback, but has flashed some good skills throughout his career. Green Bay needs him to be at his best over the final five games of the regular season as they don’t have a better option to replace him (unless Jaire Alexander moves into the slot when he returns from injury). There’s no hiding him on the field and his only successful option is to step up.

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