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5 Bold Predictions For Green Bay Packers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

5 Bold Predictions For Green Bay Packers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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In Week 16, the Green Bay Packers hit the road to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a game that has varying levels of importance for the teams involved. The Packers will be fighting for playoff position, while the Bucs will be looking to play the role of spoiler and protect their pride. Here are five bold predictions for NFC matchup.

5. Eddie Lacy Won’t Reach 1,000 Yards

Lavonte David Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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5. Eddie Lacy Won’t Reach 1,000 Yards

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The sophomore pro is only 60 yards away from the mark, but he is facing an underrated Tampa Bay front seven that ranks 10th in yards allowed per carry. In particular, keep an eye on Lavonte David, who has recorded 17 tackles for losses this season.

4. Tramon Williams Will Make A Pick Six

Tramon Williams Green Bay Packers
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4. Tramon Williams Will Make A Pick Six

Tramon Williams Green Bay Packers
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Playing in a contract year, Tramon Williams will be looking to make some plays against Josh McCown, who has thrown 12 interceptions and only 10 touchdowns. This week, McCown said he’s eager to increase his completion percentage of 56.8, but you can count on Williams taking one of McCown’s passes back for a score.

3. Mike Evans Will Strengthen OROY Case

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3. Mike Evans Will Strengthen OROY Case

Mike Evans Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Evans will improve his chances of earning Offensive Rookie of the Year honors by racking up 150 yards and a pair of touchdowns against the Packers’ formidable secondary. The Texas A&M product already leads all rookies with 19 receptions of at least 20 yards; look for that figure to increase.

2. Davante Adams Will Be Packers’ Leading Receiver

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2. Davante Adams Will Be Packers’ Leading Receiver

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Speaking of rookie wide receivers, the Packers’ Davante Adams will also have a memorable outing in Week 16. With Tampa’s top corners Alterraun Verner and Johnthan Banks locking down on Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb, Adams will have plenty of opportunities to make noise on the stat sheet.

1. Buccaneers Will Take Packers To The Brink

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1. Buccaneers Will Take Packers To The Brink

Aaron Rodgers Green Bay Packers
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The Packers carry a 3-4 road record into Tampa Bay this week, and two of those wins have been by only a field goal. Expect the Buccaneers to give the Packers all that they can handle, but Aaron Rodgers will emerge victorious in the fourth quarter by finding his rookie receiver Adams for a game-winning touchdown.

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