Green Bay Packers: Best opponents, how they will have an impact

Jan 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) runs for a touchdown against Green Bay Packers cornerback LaDarius Gunter (36) during the third quarter in the 2017 NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /

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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) runs the ball as Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Albert Wilson (12) attempts the tackle in the AFC Divisional playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium. Pittsburgh won 18-16. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

Pittsburgh Steelers

Antonio Brown, Wide Receiver

Choosing Antonio Brown wasn’t as easy as you might think. The Steelers have a lot of talent that has produced year-after-year.

Ultimately Brown was chosen, not just because he’s an elite receiver, but because the Packers ability to find a corner to match up with him is key. It’s not because of Brown so much, but because of Le’Veon Bell.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown. Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /

The Steelers not only have one of the top wide receivers but one of the top running backs. To make matters worse, the Steelers have a fantastic offensive line.

If the Packers are going to win against the Steelers they need to win up front and that might require safety help.

Which brings us back to Brown. Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers isn’t scared to put his corners on an island. It’s a good plan, but he needs a corner that’s up to the task.

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