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These Packers defenses excelled at flipping turnovers into points

When defenses score points, momentum and games change.

The Green Bay Packers have had several opportunistic defensive units that not only created turnovers but scored touchdowns in the process.

This week, Packer Plus ranks Green Bay's top five scoring defenses in franchise history.

5. 1965

Five defensive TDs, including three by Herb Adderley

Green Bay won the first of its unprecedented three consecutive NFL championships in 1965, culminating with a 23-12 victory over the Jim Brown-led Cleveland Browns at Lambeau Field.

The Packers reeled off six straight victories to start the season, and the defense contributed a defensive touchdown in the first three games.