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Some of the craziest things imaginable happen during NFL Wild Card weekend. With that in mind, here are five bold predictions for Green Bay Packers vs. Washington Redskins.
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5. Eddie Lacy Hopelessly Unable To Get Anything Going
Credit: Getty Images5. Eddie Lacy Hopelessly Unable To Get Anything Going
Whether it's his weight or something completely in his head, Eddie Lacy just can't seem to get things firing on all cylinders this season. Green Bay must win the time of possession battle in order to succeed in this one, but the Packers sadly don't have the means to do so with the inconsistent Lacy as their bell-cow running back. Washington's been stingy against the run at times this season and will hold Lacy under 50 yards with zero scores.
4. Kirk Cousins Cuts Green Bay's Woefully Inadequate Defense To Ribbons
Credit: Getty Images4. Kirk Cousins Cuts Green Bay's Woefully Inadequate Defense To Ribbons
Wait until you see Kirk Cousins cut Green Bay's woefully inadequate defense to ribbons on Sunday. Cousins will expose the Packers in the flats, over the middle, down the seams, in the end zone and seemingly anywhere else he pleases in this one. Cousins has played at a high level this season without much help from Washington's running game, and the trend will continue at home against a far inferior opponent.
3. Clay Matthews Only Shows Up To Washington In Physical Form
Credit: Scott Kane-USA TODAY Sports3. Clay Matthews Only Shows Up To Washington In Physical Form
Clay Matthews is becoming an incredibly annoying NFL personality. When he was playing at an astronomical level earlier in his career, some of his antics were a tad more tolerable. Now, he's an overrated linebacker who will look at times like he only showed up to Washington in the physical form in this one, as boneheaded mistake after boneheaded mistake pile up. It will be clear to Green Bay's brass that it's time to part ways with Matthews after a deplorable showing when the Packers need him the most.
2. Aaron Rodgers Nowhere To Be Found
Credit: Getty Images2. Aaron Rodgers Nowhere To Be Found
Aaron Rodgers deserves credit for leading this overrated Green Bay Packers roster to the playoffs, but the NFL's reigning MVP is rarely able to play at a high level throughout an entire game this season. On the road in a tough environment against the Washington Redskins, Rodgers will not be able to carry the Packers. His efforts to do so will be counterproductive, and he'll essentially be a non-factor.
1. Washington Wins By 10
Credit: Getty Images1. Washington Wins By 10
Without Aaron Rodgers playing at an elite level, Green Bay will be doomed from the opening whistle against Washington. After Kirk Cousins shreds Green Bay for 300 yards and three TDs, the Packers will put forth a decent offensive effort once the Redskins go into prevent mode in the fourth quarter. This will be the sole reason why Washington only wins by 10 points. The final score (27-17) will not be truly indicative of the massive beatdown the Redskins deal the Packers.
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