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Felipe Reis Aceti

Jeff Hafley has transformed Green Bay’s defense. The Packers lead the league in takeaways this season. They rank 12th in Defense-adjusted Value Over Average (DVOA) in 2024. Last year, they finished 27th in the same category. Offenses convert third downs against the Packers 32.9% of the time. If the season ended today, that would be…

The Packers’ special teams have been abysmal to start the year. They rank 32nd in special teams grade, according to Pro Football Focus, and 27th in Defense-adjusted Value Over Average (DVOA). Rich Bisaccia is the highest-paid special teams coordinator in the league but has yet to justify Green Bay’s investment. The unit is a mess.…

Rashan Gary has recorded just 9 pressures through six games in 2024, with three zero-pressure games. Last year, he recorded 26 pressures in that span. While this article will focus on Gary, it’s important to note the entire edge room is underperforming. Preston Smith also has just 9 pressures, compared to 13 over the first…

The 3-2 Packers will host the 2-3 Cardinals this Sunday at Lambeau Field. Arizona is coming off an upset victory over the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium in Week 5. Green Bay’s defense struggled against mobile quarterbacks throughout the 2010s, a problem that still lingers today. This week, they face Kyler Murray. The last…

Jaire Alexander was downgraded to “Did Not Participate” on the final injury report for the Vikings game with a quad/groin injury. His inactivity on Sunday exposed weaknesses in the Packers’ secondary. Sam Darnold had all day to throw and shredded Green Bay’s secondary. The Vikings outscored the Packers 28-7 in the first half. Corey Ballentine…

The 3-0 Minnesota Vikings visit Lambeau Field this Sunday. The Packers are coming off back-to-back wins against the Colts and Titans with Malik Willis as the starting quarterback. The Packers have built momentum since Jordan Love’s MCL sprain in Brazil against the Eagles. Love was limited in Wednesday’s practice, but there’s optimism he could return…

Xavier McKinney is off to a strong start for the Green Bay Packers, recording interceptions in both games against the Philadelphia Eagles and Indianapolis Colts. He’s been physical and energetic on the back end. Against the Eagles, McKinney earned a 76.3 PFF grade with 39 coverage snaps, allowing just 8 receiving yards and securing one…