Five bold predictions for Patriots visit to Green Bay

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Dec 18, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger (23) tackles Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle (84) during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium. Colts won 27-17. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports /

Five bold predictions for Patriots in week four

Kyle Dugger leads the team in tackles

How much did the Patriots defense miss Dugger last week? The Ravens were able to put the game away on the ground as they ran for 188 yards, over 100 of that coming in the second half. Dugger is listed as questionable but has practiced each day this week and is trending towards being back on the field Sunday afternoon.

When you think of the Packers over the past 15 years, you think Aaron Rodgers and the passing game however, this season is off to a different start. The Packers have struggled to put up points and most of their damage has come on the ground, an area where the return of Dugger should pay off for the Patriots. In the passing game, Rodgers has targeted both of the running backs quite a bit so Dugger should be able to make plays there as well.

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