The Packers run game stole the show in the playoffs against the Rams last year. Brandon Staley’s two-high shell defense was focused on stopping the pass and forcing the opposing offense to slowly matriculate the ball down the field. The Packers were the first team that really accepted what was there and patiently moved the ball.
Of course, Aaron Donald was hurt for that game. Let’s go over what happened last year and what’s in store for this week’s game.
2020 Playoffs
Despite playing more two-high coverages and light boxes than any other team in the league, the 2020 Rams still had an elite run defense.