Green Bay Packers vs Buffalo Bills: Highlights, reactions and grades
The Green Bay Packers got back on the victory train thanks to the stellar play by their defense against the Buffalo Bills.
The Green Bay Packers moved to 2-1-1 and are in second place in the NFC North after a 22-0 victory over the Buffalo Bills at Lambeau Field. Although the Packers failed to put up a complete effort, it was an encouraging sign for their team. Especially the defense.
Green Bay took advantage of a rookie quarterback in Josh Rosen and a Bills’ offense that lacks weapons. They did exactly what they were supposed to do in this situation.
The offense didn’t look great, but that’s to be expected from time to time. That’s especially true considering Randall Cobb was inactive and the Packers lack experience behind him on the depth chart.
Need to know
- Josh Jones was active for the first time this season.
- Jimmy Graham caught his first touchdown as a member of the Packers.
- Jaire Alexander got his first career interception.
- Ha Ha Clinton-Dix picked off his third pass of the season.
- Aaron Jones found the end zone for the first time in his second season. He returned from suspension last week.
- Geronimo Allison dropped three passes and left the game with a concussion after his third.
- The Packers defense dialed up the pressure and had seven sacks on the day.
- The Packers forced three turnovers (two interceptions and a fumble).
- Rodgers threw his first pick of the season and also lost a fumble.
Stats
- Aaron Rodgers was 22-for-40 for 298 yards, one touchdown and one interception.
- Rodgers was sacked twice.
- Aaron Jones had 11 carries for 65 yards and one touchdown.
- Jamaal Williams had 11 carries for 27 yards.
- Davante Adams had eight receptions for 81 yards.
- Geronimo Allison had six receptions for 80 yards.
- Kyler Fackrell had three sacks.
- Blak Martinez led the Packers with nine total tackles.
- Josh Allen was 16-for-33 for 151 yards, zero touchdowns and two interceptions.