4 ways Packers can run the table heading into playoffs
Ways Packers can run the table: Improve situational defense
The Packers’ defense has historically employed a bend but don’t break mantra to their unit. They’ve been a lot less bendy this year, but have broken a lot more often.
Similar to the offense, Green Bay’s defense has struggled in the red zone. After ranking eighth in red zone touchdown percentage in 2020, they’ve fallen to 31st this season by giving up a touchdown on 71.9 percent of opponent’s red zone opportunities. That’s an astronomical number that is a huge cause for concern.
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The worry doesn’t stop there, however, as the Packers struggle to get off the field on third downs as well. Many of their opponent’s drives are sustained on third down where teams are converting a whopping 43.7 percent of the time–bad enough for 27th in the NFL. The Packers’ defense will be asked to come up big in a game or two down the stretch and they’ll need to improve in these two categories to do so.