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6 X-factors for Packers ahead of 2022 NFL season

By Brian Sampson

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 21: Darnell Savage #26 of the Green Bay Packers attempts to intercept a pass intended for Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 21, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 21: Darnell Savage #26 of the Green Bay Packers attempts to intercept a pass intended for Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 21, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) /
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Green Bay Packers’ Christian Watson is shown during organized team activities (OTA) Tuesday, May 31, 2022 in Green Bay, Wis.Packers01 35
Green Bay Packers’ Christian Watson is shown during organized team activities (OTA) Tuesday, May 31, 2022 in Green Bay, Wis.Packers01 35 /

The Green Bay Packers have all of the tools to accomplish their ultimate goal of winning a Super Bowl if a couple of breaks go their way.

The competition level is so close in the NFL–any team can win on any given Sunday. A team’s trip to hoisting the Lombardi Trophy is also full of lucky breaks that set the odds in their favor. The Packers haven’t been able to capitalize on any breaks they’ve received in the last few years and, as a result, have slightly adjusted their roster-building to further maximize their chances of winning a Super Bowl.

If they want to do just that, here are six X-factors who can swing the odds ever in their favor.

If the Green Bay Packers want to achieve their ultimate goal of winning a Super Bowl, these six players will be the X-factors.

X-factors for Packers: Christian Watson/Romeo Doubs

It doesn’t really matter who it is, but Green Bay needs at least one of their rookie wide receivers to step up in Year one. The NFL has seen first-year receivers have tremendous success in recent seasons and Green Bay would love it if they get an immediate contribution from one of their rookies as well.

Christian Watson has all the physical tools to succeed at the next level, he just needs to improve those pesky hands. He’s already shown off the drops in organized team activities and minicamp. The Packers can’t afford him to go through those growing pains on the field. Whether it’s Watson or fellow rookie Romeo Doubs, Green Bay needs one of these guys to step up.

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