2021 Packers Stock Report: Week 12

This stock report article is always so much more fun to write after a win.

And, man, was this week a lot of fun to watch, too.

Going into the game, we all had a lot of questions about how this banged up Green Bay Packers team would handle the solid Los Angeles Rams (dubbed a super-team by many). The Packers answered them by controlling this one from start to finish.

So let’s get into the stock report for the Green Bay Packers after a 36-28 win over the Rams in Week 12.

Buy

The bye- Yes, you should ‘buy’ the bye. It could not have come at a better time for the Green Bay Packers. Well, maybe a week or two earlier wouldn’t have hurt. Seriously, the Packers are incredibly banged up right now, and a good two week break before their next contest will pay dividends. There a handful of guys that are hopeful to return sometime in December ahead of the playoff push. The break will only help this team.

Rasul Douglas- I think Rasul Douglas must have a thing against the NFC West. First, it was the game-saving interception against the Arizona Cardinals. Then, it was the gem of a game he played against Los Angeles on Sunday. I can’t believe he was a practice squad guy before this. His play has been unbelievable. Sure, he gave up a double move to Odell Beckham Jr., but that was the only hiccup of the game. His interception returned for a touchdown, and a few pass breakups, was incredible to watch. He’s getting better and better.

Rashan Gary- It’s good to have Rashan Gary back. With an arm brace hidden underneath his long sleeves, Gary was a force to reckon with on multiple occassions. He made Andrew Whitworth’s Sunday afternoon stressful by forcing a strip-sack, two penalties and two quarterback hits. With the bye week upcoming, it gives Gary a chance to get even healthier before the playoff push in December. Buy.

A.J. Dillon- I added A.J. Dillon to the ‘buy’ list a couple weeks ago, I know. He has just been so fun to watch, though, so I’m adding him again. Sunday was Dillon’s fifth straight game with 75 or more yards. I know that his load will lighten up a little bit with the return of a healthy Aaron Jones to the backfield in Week 14, but Dillon’s role in this offense will still be a big one.

Sell

Punt returner woes- I’ve been tough on this position all season long. Amari Rodgers has struggled over the course of the season with decision-making and running North and South. However, right when I got excited to see savvy veteran Randall Cobb trot out there to re-assume the position he was partially drafted for a decade ago, he fumbled the catch, which resulted in a turnover. Headaches. This position gives me headaches. What’s Tyler Ervin up to these days?

Allen Lazard- This pains me to write. I am the biggest Allen Lazard fan on this planet. However, he’s struggled over the past couple weeks. He’s dropped a few passes, and hasn’t been able to come down with the 50-50, contested catches. With everyone in the wide receiver room healthy, Lazard doesn’t get the same amount of reps as he did a season ago. For all of these reasons, I’m selling his stock.

Hold

Randall Cobb- I wanted to add Randall Cobb to the buy list for his four catches for 94 yards and a touchdown. Then, I wanted to add Cobb to the sell list for his fumble on the punt return and his disappearance in the second half due to a groin injury. So, I’ll compromise and put him on ‘hold.’ As Rodgers’ trusty go-to guy, Cobb will continue to play an expanded role in this Packers pass game, so hold on to his stock before it jumps up in a couple weeks.