5 bold predictions for Packers playoff game vs 49ers

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is swarmed by teammates after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Allen Lazard (13) in the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns during their football game Saturday, December 25, 2021, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The touchdown pass by Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) gave the all-time leader in passing touchdowns in franchise history.Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinApc Packvsbrowns 1225210401djp /

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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – DECEMBER 12: Allen Lazard #13 of the Green Bay Packers reacts on the field following the 45-30 victory over the Chicago Bears in the NFL game at Lambeau Field on December 12, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) /

Bold predictions for Packers-49ers: Allen Lazard scores a touchdown

The Packers have plenty of weapons for Aaron Rodgers to spread the ball around to. That list includes Aaron Jones, AJ Dillon, Davante Adams and the (hopeful) return of Randall Cobb. However, Allen Lazard has been playing some of his best football recently.

Lazard is such a critical component to the Packers’ run game that is can sometimes be easy to overlook the contributions he makes in the passing game as well. He finished the season with 40 receptions for 513 yards and a whopping eight touchdowns–all career-highs. He’s been on a tear since the team’s Week 13 bye week–posting at least 45 receiving yards and a touchdown in four of the five games. That streak will continue, as he’ll grab at least one touchdown catch in the Divisional round as well.

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