Packers: 8 biggest surprises in first half of 2020 season

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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – AUGUST 08: Kingsley Keke #96 of the Green Bay Packers fights off a block by Malcolm Pridgeon #68 of the Houston Texans in the third quarter during a preseason game at Lambeau Field on August 08, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

7. Kingsley Keke

As a unit, the Packers’ defensive line has struggled mightily this season. They’ve completely underwhelmed and often get pushed around at the point of attack, creating big holes for opposing running backs to gallop through. However, second-year pro Kinglsey Keke has been the lone bright spot.

After only playing 94 total snaps in 2019, he’s already more than doubled that number halfway through this year. And his play is saying he should be on the field even more. He’s been solid both in stopping the run and getting after the quarterback, prompting defensive coordinator Mike Pettine to play him early and often.

His PFF grade of 78.3 is by far the highest on the Packer’s line and ranks 16th out of 117 qualifying linemen. He’s also coming off his best game of the season against the San Francisco 49ers so his arrow is pointing straight up.

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