Packers: Three bold predictions vs. Cowboys in Week 5

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 26: Jimmy Graham #80 of the Green Bay Packers avoids a tackle by Kamu Grugier-Hill #54 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the third quarter at Lambeau Field on September 26, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 26: Jimmy Graham #80 of the Green Bay Packers avoids a tackle by Kamu Grugier-Hill #54 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the third quarter at Lambeau Field on September 26, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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Green Bay Packers, Geronimo Allison
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – SEPTEMBER 15: Geronimo Allison #81 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field on September 15, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) /

3. Allison, Graham combine for 150 yards, two touchdowns

With Davante Adams likely to be out this week due to a toe injury, Green Bay’s offense will need the other pass catchers to step up. I predict that it’ll be the two most experienced players — Geronimo Allison and Jimmy Graham — who do exactly that and make big contributions in the passing game.

Allison is a receiver Aaron Rodgers has thrown to many times in key moments. He did so just last week against the Philadelphia Eagles in the final moments of the second quarter. Allison made a spectacular catch to keep the drive alive, then followed it up with a touchdown.

Rodgers spoke about getting the ball to Graham more often before last week’s game. And that was especially true once Adams left the game. Following Adams’ final catch in the game, Graham was targeted four times by Rodgers. It would’ve been five had it not been for a penalty.

Marquez Valdes-Scantling will also be relied on to contribute with Adams out, but I think it’ll be Allison and Graham who step up and both have big games, putting up a combined 150 receiving yards with one touchdown each.

The Packers will need everyone to play well without Adams on the field.