Packers vs. Buccaneers: 5 bold predictions for Week 3

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones at Lambeau Field. (Imagn Images photo pool)
Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones at Lambeau Field. (Imagn Images photo pool) /
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Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin /

2. The Packers’ secondary will register 3 takeaways vs. the Buccaneers

The Packers’ defense is off to a somewhat slow start when it comes to creating turnovers in 2022. So far, they’ve only managed to get one, an interception in Week 2, but defensive coordinator Joe Perry’s unit will show out in Week 3.

Rasul Douglas and Jaire Alexander have played well this year. In fact, the duo has earned two of four Pro Football Focus overall grades among cornerbacks through Week 2. Against Tampa Bay, they will register an interception each. Furthermore, rookie Quay Walker will log a forced fumble, the first one of a promising NFL career.

1. Aaron Rodgers will throw a season-high 3 TDs in Week 3

In recent years, Aaron Rodgers has gotten the spotlight because of his antics off the football field and not because of his outstanding play on it. But ’12’ is still one of the best in the business and he’ll show it against the top-ranked defense in the NFL.

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Rodgers could be without his top receivers but he’ll still find a way to move the ball and score three touchdowns in Week 3. All he needs is to consume some extra Ayahuasca before the game, and he’ll be ready to go.