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Packers’ positional grades at halfway mark of 2020 season

By Brian Sampson

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 25: Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers reacts against the Houston Texans during the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 25: Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers reacts against the Houston Texans during the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – DECEMBER 23: Outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith #55 of the Green Bay Packers and linebacker Kyler Fackrell #51 of the Green Bay Packers celebrate after a sack against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 23, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

Defensive Line

This has been one of the Packers’ weakest links in 2020. After Kenny Clark missed most of their first four games, his return was thought to give this unit a boost. Unfortunately, he hasn’t played up to his usual high standards. That’s a tough pill to swallow when guys like Dean Lowry are a complete liability out there. The Packers need someone to step up on the front lines.

Quarter-mark grade: C-

Halfway mark grade: C-

Linebackers

I had to bump this unit down a grade because of the lackluster player from their outside linebackers. Za’Darius Smith has flashed his dominance, but hasn’t had the same consistency from a year ago. Preston Smith, on the other hand, has disappeared for long stretches at a time. It’s hard to earn a positive grade when your two best players aren’t up to par–and that does not even mention the mess called inside linebacker.

Quarter-mark grade: C

Halfway mark grade: C-

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