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Packers tight end Tucker Kraft has caught three touchdown passes in five games this season, including a pair of scores last Sunday in Green Bay's victory over the Los Angeles Rams.
Photos: Packers hold off Rams' late rally to leave California with a win
Packers safety Evan Williams (33) forces an incompletion against Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson during the first half Sunday.
Evan Williams, right, and Javon Bullard, left, are two of the many young players expected to contribute.
Packers quarterback Jordan Love throws a pass during the first half Sunday.
Packers quarterback Jordan Love is grabbed by Rams linebacker Byron Young, left, and defensive tackle Kobie Turner during the first half Sunday.
Rams running back Blake Corum carries the ball during the first half Sunday.
Packers coach Matt LaFleur, left, and quarterback Jordan Love celebrate a touchdown by running back Josh Jacobs during the first half Sunday.
Rams running back Kyren Williams carries the ball during the first half Sunday.
Rams running back Blake Corum evades a tackle from Packers safety Evan Williams, right, during the first half Sunday.
Rams safety Jaylen McCollough celebrates his touchdown during the first half Sunday.
Rams safety Jaylen McCollough celebrates his touchdown during the first half Sunday.
Rams safety Jaylen McCollough (39) celebrates his touchdown with safety Kamren Curl (3) during the first half Sunday.
Packers wide receiver Malik Heath makes a catch against Rams cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon during the first half Sunday.
Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper sacks Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford during the first half Sunday.
Rams running back Kyren Williams celebrates his touchdown during the first half Sunday.
Rams running back Kyren Williams celebrates his touchdown during the first half Sunday.
Packers punter Daniel Whelan grabs a high snap during the first half Sunday.
Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon breaks up a pass against Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson during the first half Sunday.
Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson catches a pass over Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon during the first half Sunday.
Rams safety Kamren Curl attempts to catch a pass during the first half Sunday.
Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell is grabbed by Packers safety Evan Williams during the second half Sunday.
Packers players celebrate an interception by safety Xavier McKinney during the second half Sunday.
Packers tight end Tucker Kraft scores a touchdown during the second half Sunday.
Packers tight end Tucker Kraft scores a touchdown during the second half Sunday.
Packers safety Xavier McKinney attempts to intercept a pass during the second half Sunday.
Rams safety Kamren Curl grabs Packers quarterback Jordan Love during the second half Sunday.
Packers running back Josh Jacobs tumbles over a player during the second half Sunday.
Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell is brought down by Packers cornerback Carrington Valentine on a 2-point conversion attempt during the second half Sunday.
Packers tight end Tucker Kraft stiff-arms Rams cornerback Darious Williams while running for a touchdown during the second half Sunday.
Packers safety Xavier McKinney intercepts a pass during the second half Sunday.
Packers tight end Tucker Kraft runs for a touchdown during the second half Sunday.

