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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Carolina Panthers defensive back Kurt Coleman (20) breaks up a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) in the second half at Raymond James Stadium. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Carolina Panthers 17-16. Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports /

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Mike Evans, Wide Receiver

Another elite receiver, Mike Evans, took the leap in 2016 and became the receiver we all knew he would be.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans. Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Unlike the Falcons, however, there is a little more to be optimistic about in this game. To begin with, Jameis Winston isn’t Matt Ryan and the Buccaneers offense isn’t the Falcons offense, meaning the Packers defense won’t have the burden of winning the game. Rodgers will and that’s what we all want.

Furthermore, though Evans is similar to Jones in that he will get his receptions and there is very little that can be done to stop that, the Buccaneers offensive line has some serious issues which will create opportunities to get after Winston.

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