The Green Bay Packers are set to take on the NFC favorite San Francisco 49ers on Saturday at 8:15 pm in hopes of repeating their playoff magic vs. the Cowboys last week.
The latest bold predictions for the Divisional Round clash were finally released. A Packers receiver shared an emotional conversation with a teammate.
Heading into Saturday night's game, the Packers need a lot of extra help from every man on the roster if they are to knock off Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey and the 49ers at their place.
Last week's win over the Cowboys showed who the true X-factor is for the remainder of this playoff run: Romeo Doubs.
Why Romeo Doubs is the Packers' X-Factor
Romeo Doubs was not expected to have games like he did last week against the Cowboys on the road.
With all eyes on the Packers and the season on the line, Doubs delivered like he never has before.
With six catches for 151 yards, Doubs turned in an epic performance worthy of the NFL Films historical reel vs. Dak Prescott and the opposing Cowboys.
Against the 49ers, the Packers will need even more production out of Jordan Love and the passing game.
Jayden Reed is a talented rookie who has the potential to score on a long passing play at any moment. Christian Watson is the Packers' other potential x-factor. He has the talent to be as good as any other skill player on the field on Saturday, although his nagging health concerns could prevent him from starring the way he's capable of doing (Watson was limited in a practice session Wednesday).
Doubs had nearly 60 catches and 674 yards receiving this season with the Packers. At 6-foot-2, 204 pounds, he presents a tough challenge that the 49ers' defensive backs will have to account for, on sheer size alone.
With Love coming along and the Packers' growing star QB and Reed, Watson and others chipping in, the Packers have a real chance to succeed on Saturday.
Throw in tight end Luke Musgrave and it's easy to see why the Packers are a trendy upset pick.
What Doubs Must Do For Packers to Win
For the Packers' X-factor Doubs to lead the team to victory on Sunday. Doubs will need to be ready for whatever game scenario the 49ers throw at him.
The 49ers are a multi-dimensional offensive team capable of scoring at will on the ground and through the air.
While the Packers have shown that type of explosive ability, it might not be enough against a team full of playmakers in Coach Kyle Shanahan's San Francisco 49ers.
If Doubs can keep up the momentum from last week and keep the chains moving with key third down conversions, the Packers have a real chance to keep Purdy and the 49ers' offense off the field.
Last weekend running back Aaron Jones ran for 118 yards and three touchdowns on just 21 carries.
Jones' stark performance signaled that he's been saving himself for these big time moments all along. The question now is whether Doubs, Watson, Musgrave and the rest of the Packers' offense has that same type of performance in them, or whether the 49ers will outshine them at Levi's Stadium this Saturday in Santa Clara, California.
Doubs has the skills to lead the way, now it's up to him and Love to make it happen.
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