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Packers hang on to beat Ravens: The good, the bad, and the grades

By Brian Sampson

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 19: Marquez Valdes-Scantling #83 of the Green Bay Packers reaches toward the goal line and scores a receiving touchdown against Robert Jackson #17 of the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on December 19, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 19: Marquez Valdes-Scantling #83 of the Green Bay Packers reaches toward the goal line and scores a receiving touchdown against Robert Jackson #17 of the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on December 19, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – DECEMBER 12: Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers reacts during the first quarter of the NFL game against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field on December 12, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – DECEMBER 12: Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers reacts during the first quarter of the NFL game against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field on December 12, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) /

Packers defeat Ravens: The grades

The offense scored 30 or more points for the fourth straight game and appears to be in complete control right now. They definitely let some opportunities for more points slip away so there’s definitely room for improvement. However, if they can get David Bakhtiari, Josh Myers and Billy Turner back in the next few weeks, that would be a huge boost for this group.

Offense: B+

The defense has been slipping the last four weeks and counting, giving up at least 28 points in four straight games. They played extremely soft coverages against the Ravens, giving up easy five to seven yard receptions on a consistent basis. They also lost contain a number of times on a quarterback clearly looking to get outside of the pocket. There’s still time to turn things around, but this might be the new old Packers’ defense.

Defense: D+

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I’m not sure what else to say about their special teams that hasn’t already been said. When you begin talking about routine plays (such as fielding an onside kick, making a 29-yard-field goal, and fielding a punt) like they are positives, you know you’re in trouble. At this point, the Packers’ are lucky if this unit only makes one major mistake a game.

Special Teams: F

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