Grading The Packers Defense After Week 1

[@gabrielpreston8832]

I think something that you’re forgetting with the Packers secondary is that the field was so slippery that offense always had an advantage in terms of knowing where they were going to step, preparing their footwork to make a move where the defense is all reactive. You saw it on both sides of the ball where the Eagles secondary really struggled as well because of the turf. I would wait till week 2 to judge the Packers secondary

[@SmilingSolution]

I agree with that!

[@robertmiller172]

It doesn't really matter. If the conditions are universal the grading is equal. Every field/ barametric pressure/ mosquitos/ stadium noise/ ect, ect. Every week, conditions change. In the end, it is all averaged out

[@erickthefantabulous1]

I'm not worried about the defense. I think it's gonna be a big play defense.We got three turnovers.That's what I was looking for We made 2 stops in the 3rd quarter back-to-back. We had a 2 point lead, and the offense crept to bed. They didn't take advantage of getting momentum in the game and extending the lead. This is a whole new scheme. Why people expect the packers to come out and dominate is beyond me. All the rules are set up for the offense to flourish. We went toe to toe with one of the most talented teams in the NFL

[@russellloving3242]

exactly- similar with jordan. that early pass where he tried to plant and slipped.... nearly threw a pick 6. from that point on he clearly wasnt trusting his footing. and was throwing off platform, and with just arm for the majority of the game.

[@gabrielpreston8832]

@@robertmiller172 however the turf condition in that game was unlike anything you will see on a normal football field and that matters more than any other condition mentioned. Offense 100% had the advantage because they knew where they were running their routes while the defense could only react. That’s why you continually saw big plays from both offenses. We will have to see in the next couple weeks if the Packers defense has improved or not but I don’t think that game is a fair assessment.

[@rmiller5748]

Hey, here is a crazy idea, how about our offence figures out how to score in the red zone " a carey over problem from last year" and this game goes the Packers way. My goodness, the defense got 3 turnovers against one of the most complete offense in the league!!!!

[@JoTrev1]

For any team in the league, best defensive strategy against Jalen Hurts is keeping him on the bench. Long offensive drives, contain defense. Force Jalen to play hero ball with his arm.

[@russellloving3242]

my concerns are minimal if any. First game of the year, in South America, on a slippery ass field, vs a SB contender with a top 3 DL and OL, with questionable officiating, self inflicted wounds... and lost by 5. Also game 1 of a new scheme. Give it time, plus they were containing more than pass rushing. we will get it together

[@dudelove69]

That was the worst officiated game ive ever watched

[@Liam-nf1dp]

I still have faith in Hafley. I believe the defense will improve as the season goes on.

[@johnnyo5915]

We are going to see the Fellas come out and give it ALL they got to help get a W for J Love and all their teammates. I have a very good feeling the Packers will win this weekend. It will be a battle but it will be a GREAT feeling if we can pull it off.

[@dudelove69]

We wont win a single game with willis at qb. Expect a loss this weekend

[@tommycofield7434]

Week one, new running, new defensive scheme with new players playing certain positions. Something they will clean up.

[@paulsamora1348]

I did not see anything different from last year other than a lot of hype. Even with a healthy Love this team still has to prove itself that last year was just not a hot run to close the season.

[@mattamodeo8514]

Love was mediocre Friday and the defense was gashed all night...

[@ch33zybreadtrellie4]

Well then you do notice how the turf was then right??

[@mattamodeo8514]

@@ch33zybreadtrellie4 Philly played on it too

[@katakuri45]

Edge Cooper needs more snaps, he should be starting.

[@dudelove69]

Yup

[@Metalbass10000]

A new scheme takes time to implement and understand, even for a veteran unit. Plus, that field was not fit to play NFL football. Soccer is played running more straight lines, less quick starts and stops, less cutting laterally, less physical contact requiring leverage and a firm footing, and players WALK more than run in that sport. It's a miracle more players weren't injured because of that beautifully green pile of spinach they played on. A top o-line is tough to get pressure against, and Clark is correct about playing more contain than attack, that was obvious, which is the opposite of what they said they would do. Not enough twists and stunts, not enough aggressiveness in the pass rush. The young guys in the backfield did pretty well, but they've got to get better, play more press coverage to disrupt the timing, and definitely need to tackle better. If they can get more pressure with the front four they won't need to blitz, but a few more various blitzes would be advisable, especially if they are wanting to he more aggressive, more attacking, as they all claimed it would be. I'd rather see them get beat being aggressive than get beat being passive, like the previous scheme. I'd like to see more Cooper on the field, and more of the young CBs in place of Nixon in nickel, too. It's also helpful if the officials are willing to call holding on BOTH offensive lines, because EVERY O-line holds.

[@kellyfarmer3267]

Here is my grade: F - !! Couldn't stop a group of nuns at Sister Saint Mary's church for the poor!

[@ryanboldt7751]

Certainly, the defense didn’t look amazing, but generating turnovers, and then the offense not capitalizing on that was the ball game. The defense was good enough for the win. JA looks slow. AJ just ran away from him.

[@justenhug632]

This game was almost identical to the 49ers game in the post season last yr. Missed field goal forcing us to win by touchdown instead of tying with a field goal at crunch time.

[@ronniesen2522]

Wow, that 2nd round pick for Mr. Dark retreat looks pretty good.

[@xXMc1ovinXx]

Its against a good team, slippery field and its their 1st game, it was 100% expected

[@antoniouniverseantonio9630]

the Pack were the highest scoring losers in week 1 with 29 points. Some of the 29 points came from the D generating turnovers. The Pack offense played okay at times but they also struggled. The Pack D was sloppy. that happens the first game of the season. Alexander played okay. I'm not a fan of matching the #1 corner with the #1 wideout all game long. The Pack should have mixed it up, especially considering Brown has about 25 pounds over Alexander. Alexander pulled his own weight and even got a pick. On the one, big play Alexander gave up for a TD, it looked like the safety should have also covered the receiver over the top, so he and Alexander can share the blown coverage. Although the stats don't show, McDuffie struggled on several plays. It looked like the eagles were targeting where ever McDuffie was covering. McDuffie plays okay when he is blitzing but struggles when he has to read and react and play coverage. Cooper surprisingly played very well for his first appearance. His physical abilities were on full display. He should start over McDuffie. Bullard looked okay. He gave up a play against a tightened running a crosser. Man to man coverage with Bullard hugging the line probably wasn't a good play call in that situation. I would have liked to see Evan Williams get involved on some of the nickel and dime situations.

[@k3w1b3an5]

Alexander didn't play well at all. I don't believe Barkley hurt us like some say he did. It's difficult to say if containing Hurts was the right game plan. It accomplished exactly what we wanted but we put zero pressure on him.

[@jakeofalltradesmusic]

I’m not going to judge it yet. It’s just week one.

[@Pccpy]

9 points on 3 turnovers, can't blame all on the defense.

[@dudelove69]

They gave up over 30 pts. Tough to win alot of games while giving up 30 plus a game

[@Unknown62640]

Something about them talking so much how good the D is now to go out there and play literally 7 yards off again on 3rd and 2, miss easy tackles, bonehead penalties jus pisses me off. Im going to sum it up to the grass n week 1, but like come on

[@jamesbennett3849]

The field was so horrible gotta watch this Sunday to see what they're like

[@jaimillmartian507]

The problem was that the defense caused 3 turn overs The offense didn’t take the opportunity’s With that happening the momentum shifted And the eagles gained confidence

[@getthebagnelly]

Defense shut them down 1H. 2nd half eagles made adjustments, packers fell right back into soft coverage

[@masonCOBwing]

1st thing b4 watching, i feel like the D played pretty good. Yes they gave up a bunch of yards but they had a few takeaways. Had our offense got a TD instead of a FG, this convo wouldnt be happening and Love prob dont get injured trying to play hero ball 1st game

[@jaydabeast6777]

The turf was bad it affected them the whole game on both sides of the ball. The eagles cleats were more suitable for the field than ours so they had a slight advantage and it was still a close game that's just show you that if we had a good turf the Packers would more than likely win. We also need to clean up the penalties, the penalties need to stop

[@Matt-yq3gq]

Per usual the packers still don’t look like they can successfully rush with 4 like the good teams do or stop the run. We will see how the next few weeks go.

[@troyrobertson4277]

It's just the 1st game of the season people give it a rest!!! This is FOOTBALL NOT HOPSCOTCH IT TAKES TIME TO GET 11 PEOPLE ON THE SAME PAGE especially running 20 mph and understanding everything that's going on at the same dang time. Trust the process GO-PACK-GO WE WILL GET IT TOGETHER.

[@dudelove69]

Then that applies to the eagles as well. Defeating your horrible point. U just debunked your own arguement lol

[@josephross818]

While they had their chances, the failure to get a stop at the end of the game is disappointing. I didnt understand the edge rotation and need more Cooper at any linebacker spot. I can live with growing pains of young players. We can't have Walkers run gap mistakes. Can't let interceptions to fall through their hands.

[@overtonwindowshopper]

It’s ok to admit that Jaire is no longer an elite DB. Packers need to prioritize CB in next years draft

[@kikayeet41]

1st game, new defense, bad field, they lost by one TD.

[@tommycofield7434]

Lafluer needs to take the points giving. Take the extra point, and stop going for it on 4th down. 1 missed field goal(3 points), a fourth down that he tried and failed(3 points) 12 missed tackles 6 dropped balls.

[@lewislamont3518]

Cooper and VanNess need to start

[@coreybedegarea]

Should’ve had 3 picks that game if Jaire didn’t drop it

[@SurprisedOJSimpsonFace]

So much for JEFF HAFLEY and his schemes he’s going to be the big difference lmfaooo. I kept trying to tell people this pass rush had no push or real start power. Kenny Clark and rashan Gary are actual DTs and not edge rushers. They said oh Luke Van ness, Karl brooks, Kingsley Enagbare were going to be great sleeper picks. Preston Smith is just washed and unproductive but starting. They should’ve drafted or we went in free agency to land a Hassan reddick esque edge rusher. The LBs were terrible too, can’t tackle or stop the run of Saquon. They’re starting guys because they’re being cheap on the salary cap, Wilson’s the best guy to get? I like McDuffie, but I saw 2 missed tackles big time, and Quay Walker disappeared too. The DBs got burnt a lot, primarily Jaire who I like, and I saw Bullard miss several tackles out there too missing coverage too.

[@nickbartels3204]

🤡

[@SurprisedOJSimpsonFace]

@@nickbartels3204 you’re mad. It’s a free country buddy, freedom of speech. 😎 🇺🇸

[@kikuman670]

They should have Carrington out there more often.

[@alexmarlin1150]

Our defense can’t tackle correctly. The DB’s need to step it up.

[@King_Gullah]

The defense "should" have been skilled enough to take the 'W' week 1.

[@jamilagodi7606]

I feel defense will disappoint again this year

[@tomb2429]

Org called GBP doesn't understand football players, only understands RAS

[@sdonald83]

I think they will be a lot better than last year. I see some good things.

[@Unknown62640]

Rashan gary gets paid like a 17 sack dude when hes really a 8-9 sack guy.

[@anthonynoneyabusiness420]

He’s not even at his full prime yet he just keeps getting better.. keep hating .. first game he got first sack 💪🏼 onto the next

[@Unknown62640]

@@anthonynoneyabusiness420 hating lmao die hard cheesehead Im jus telling u what I see And that sack was unblocked😂

[@Unknown62640]

@@anthonynoneyabusiness420 this his 6th year😂😂 wym full prime he is who he is atp I hope he proves me wrong

[@anthonynoneyabusiness420]

@@Unknown62640 He gets better each year .

[@dudelove69]

​@@anthonynoneyabusiness420hes in the middle of his "prime" years. Those are ages 25- 29 typically... hes not getting better anymore

[@Unknown62640]

And please stop letting Nixon get coverage snaps over valentine I jus dont understand

[@jayeast2462]

Alexander sold that game big time

[@Eddy41020]

jaire got screwed on atleast 2 phantom penalties

[@raybrean9889]

The Green Bay Packers got star performances with Zach Tom and Jayden Reed and an impressive debut from Edgerrin Cooper and Xavier McKinney on defense, but a dominant performance from the Philadelphia Eagles offensive line and big games from A.J. Brown, Devonta Smith, and Zach Baun were too much to overcome in a 34-29 loss in the season opener on Friday Night. The much-anticipated debut of Jeff Hafley’s defense was mostly a flop. Edgerrin Cooper had a run stop, a batted pass, and 3 total tackles on only 11 snaps. Xavier McKinney intercepted a pass, gave up only 1 completion into his primary coverage and made 4 tackles without a miss. Eric Stokes had a missed tackle but ended up giving up only 2 catches into his coverage. Keisean Nixon had a sack of Jalen Hurts, a pass breakup and 2 stops, but he gave up 4 catches and missed 2 tackles. Lukas Van Ness had 1 hurry and 1 run stop over his 19 snaps. Isaiah McDuffie missed 2 tackles and gave up a touchdown pass from Jalen Hurts to Saquon Barkley. Kenny Clark had 4 hurries but earned terrible grades against the run. Kingsley Enagbare didn’t have a pressure or a tackle over his 30 total snaps. Karl Brooks delivered a pressure and 2 stops but earned the team’s lowest run defense grade. TJ Slaton had 3 assisted stops and a hurry but he also received poor grades against the run. Gotta get those cleaned up if this team wants to compete down the road. Go Pack Go 💚💚💛💛

[@AN-hv1vm]

"big games from A.J. Brown, Devonta Smith, and Zach Baun were too much to overcome" ahem Saquon?

[@GoosbyGoosby]

Didn’t notice cooper played

[@jamaal8786]

fans are crazy. they/you don't know how to look at things holistically and look pass things that deserve to be looked passed. the field was crazy slippery and the dline was playing a scheme of containment. not get the most sacks on hurts. which actually worked out well. the defense should have had 5 turnovers but three is great based on those conditions and what the defense did last year. too much content creating and too much speculation and judgment talk based on 1 game. its annoying.

[@dudelove69]

Both sides of the ball were bad. Cant give up over 30 and expect to win

[@robertranieri6493]

I'm sorry that defensive game plan stunk. Big linemen are built to stop the run and get pressure lineman are not says. Spies are for fast linebackers not lineman. Why is no one talking about the tackling did I see the same game as anyone else.

[@dudelove69]

Smoke less crack before u comment

[@bigmike9558]

It’s inexcusable to not get pass rush with The guys on our D line they better fix that fast. Way too much talent on this Defense all together to not be a top 8 defense

[@hawjtxoov]

I don't think that is the defense coach problem I think the problem is from the player how many defense coach that packers fire all the player still play like trash...

[@immanuelreynolds8260]

Not mad felt like they played good they nearly had seven interceptions we got like three? Out of 4

[@stoneking777]

I think this defense was garabage and jeff hafley had a very bad first impression

[@Unknown62640]

And please stop letting preston smith rush the passer 100% snaps.

[@masonCOBwing]

That's literally his position.

[@Unknown62640]

@@masonCOBwing Understood but we better off letting Lafleur rush than him

[@masonCOBwing]

@@Unknown62640 yea I'm torn. He has some great games then games like these where he doesn't do fk all

[@raybrown2771]

The Eagles are loaded on offense. A lot of teams will struggle to defend them.

[@jesuscruz6155]

gave up 34 points so it was terrible 400 total yards

[@stoneking777]

But i believe in second chances lets see what happens with the colts

[@davidlauman760]

some players were non factors

[@anonymoushuman3004]

Piss por effort all around. Did you watch Detroit, Dallas, and San Fran? , week one, no excuses. These teams look like championship teams on a mission. GB is getting physically dominated as per usual and nothing but excuses. It's an organizational mentality issue. We don't lift too hard as not to get hurt, we don't practice too hard as not to get hurt, we don't play too hard as not to get hurt. Product on the field speaks for itself.

[@hawjtxoov]

Packers run defense still play like trash.....

[@tomb2429]

Don't have the talent...Thanks, Gute

[@GoosbyGoosby]

Bring back Joe Barry

[@dadof3239]

Lol

[@Eddy41020]

them boys would've feasted if it wasnt Hurts..they were no doubt attacking the ball and the field was a huge reason for so many missed tackles..if that game was against anyone but Hurts and maybe a few more QBs..that a 10 sack game

[@dudelove69]

I think judging by your comment that u are completely delusional, u ate all the stupid pills before u said that

[@bobosterday3350]

The Packers defensive line just aren’t good! That’s a fact. They play soft and get steamrolled in the run game. We don’t have any good linebackers and Jaire is way over rated. The offense has to score 30-35 points a game or they won’t win.

[@fatfitnessvang299]

I see no difference 😂😂

[@michaeldillard1408]

I thought the packers did good. They played on a bad field

[@mattamodeo8514]

So did Philly

[@masonCOBwing]

​@@mattamodeo8514Philly didn't play that great either.

[@dudelove69]

​@@masonCOBwing🤣🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@c.l.kenney5357]

Jaire isn't a top 5 corner he gets cooked often! And can't tackle for shit!

[@blackhawkvenom5724]

Jaire looks bad.

[@mikenewitt444]

I put 99.9% of the blame on the god awful field conditions.

[@overtonwindowshopper]

Same exact field as lambeau. Not an excuse for guys not showing up to play

[@mikenewitt444]

@overtonwindowshopper uhh, far from exact same field as lambeau! You little troll.

[@tomb2429]

I put 99.9% of blame on an org that hasn't understood D, or the trenches in general, since the Wolf/Holmgren yrs

[@overtonwindowshopper]

@@tomb2429 💯 For as great as Gute has been at drafting offensive players, he has been AWFUL at drafting on defense. Hopefully Edge and Bullard buck the trend

[@longwinters4304]

The field was the same for both teams

[@kishk0]

Wasn’t that impressive honestly

[@edhunter5238]

Packer defense can't stop an offense on downs. It's how they ended last season and it's how they have begun this season. Once the opposing team gets rolling, it never stops. Eagles just had a couple of early hiccups.

[@Packers10836]

ALEXANDER AND NIXON NEED TO GO ..THEY SUCKKKKK

[@dravenmedina4812]

You are obviously not a packers fan.

[@dudelove69]

​@@dravenmedina4812i dunno about need to go... but they both sucked badly in week 1. Aj brown pulled away from jaire like he was walking not running