With the Packers 2021 season nearing the playoffs, it’s time to determine the team’s superlatives. Instead of the traditional awards, I’m going to select my winners for the great Athletic NFL podcast’s categories.
Breakout Player: Rashan Gary
I had hoped going into the season that one of MVS or Allen Lazard would pull off this award, but neither really made the leap. Rashan Gary sure as hell did.
Gary has 9.5 sacks so far, but that doesn’t tell the whole story. He’s second in the league with 76 pressures and his pass-rushing productivity and pass-rush win rate advanced stats are both top 3.