7 weaknesses for Packers to address heading into bye week

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ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 28: Defensive Coordinator Joe Barry of the Green Bay Packers looks on during a game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images) /

Weaknesses for Packers to address: Red zone defense

The Packers’ defense has taken huge strides this season and deserves due credit in that category. They aren’t the major weakness they once were and have even had a string of great performances where they helped lead Green Bay to victory.

One area they can improve in is their red zone defense, as they haven’t been able to get the necessary stops inside the 20-yard-line. In the past, they’ve prided themselves on being a bend but don’t break unit. They’ve been a lot less bendy this year, but they’ve also broken a lot more as well.

In 32 red zone attempts for opposing offenses, the Packers’ D has given up 23 touchdowns–a 71.9 percent conversion rate that ranks 30th in the NFL. That’s simply not good enough. Green Bay has to find a way to improve that mark moving forward.

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