Packers: 3 greatest weaknesses heading into 2021 playoffs

2. Tackling
This issue rears its ugly head in the running game, but is prevalent in other areas as well. To be clear, the Packers have a number of guys who can hold their own in this department including Adrian Amos, Jaire Alexander and Krys Barnes. However, they have even more guys who have struggled.
As a team, Green Bay earned a 50.6 tackling grade from PFF this season–tied for 22nd in the NFL. Some of their biggest offenders include inside linebacker Christian Kirksey (57.8 grade), Kevin King (44.5), and Kamal Martin (52.5). That’s not ideal considering the major role all three players have played this season.
Tackling is such a huge part of the game, as the failure to do so can turn a basic five-yard gain into a 15+ yard play. Especially if defensive coordinator Mike Pettine is going to insist on playing soft coverage with his defensive backs. The Packers must ensure they don’t just use their shoulder to hit the ball-carrier, but see what they hit and wrap up their target as well. It won’t be perfect, but it has to be better.