NFL Insiders predict: Week 8 upsets, flops, NFC South race, more

The Green Bay Packers’ hopes of developing a championship-caliber defense would get a boost if their two first-round draft picks from last year make major strides in their second seasons. Outside linebacker Rashan Gary couldn’t earn much playing time and safety Darnell Savage won a starting spot, then had to fight through an injury in their rookie years. ”That experience, with that comes a lot of confidence,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said.

49ers tight end George Kittle fought through knee and ankle injuries to play most of the Week Nine game against the Cardinals, until he simply couldn’t keep going. He may not be able to keep going on Monday night, either. Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports that Kittle’s status is “