In Green Bay, the galaxy revolves around Aaron Rodgers. Yet through weeks of inconsistent offensive production and melodrama, much of which could have been mitigated by a trip to Walgreens, the Packers’ much-maligned, oft-overlooked, critically understaffed defense has kept the team from falling out of the Super Bowl chase.
When the All-Pro receiver Davante Adams was out for Week 8 because of Covid-19 protocols, the Packers’ defense forced three turnovers in a 24-21 upset victory over the previously unbeaten Arizona Cardinals. When Rodgers missed Week 9 because of a positive coronavirus test, the Packers’ defense allowed just 13 points in a narrow loss to Kansas City.