Packers’ $67M Star Named Team’s Top Defensive Player Of the Year Candidate originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The 2024 Green Bay Packers defense delivered their best EPA per play performance since the Super Bowl team of 2010. They ranked in the top ten for EPA/pass and EPA/rush, as well as takeaways, despite missing Jaire Alexander for most of the season and struggling to maintain a consistent pass rush.
Green Bay allowed their second-lowest points per game since 2011. Their success stemmed from a few key factors, with one of the most significant being Jeff Hafley’s ability to revitalize the run defense.