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Dominance on defense enables the Packers to make up for their weaknesses elsewhere
Green Bay limited Carolina to 5 of 18 on third down and forced three turnovers as six Packers recorded at least one sack.
- The Green Bay Packers defeated the Carolina Panthers 27-19 on Thursday, Oct. 29, relying on a resilient defensive performance to secure the victory despite a late Panthers rally from a 27-10 deficit.
- Defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon maintained an aggressive scheme despite key injuries, enabling the unit to respond to adversity through a deep roster where six different Packers recorded sacks.
- Linebacker Hopper recorded three passes defensed, a sack, and an interception, earning a game ball; the offense managed just 66 yards on 26 carries against the NFL's lowest-ranked run defense.
- Wide receiver Christian Watson played through a broken rib after returning from a hospital CT scan, while tight end Josh Whyle left with a concussion, testing Green Bay's depth.
- The Packers hold a 5-3 record in the competitive NFC North and travel to New England on Nov. 8, hoping All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons returns by late November from his torn ACL.
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Dominance on defense enables the Packers to make up for their weaknesses elsewhere
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — As long as the Green Bay Packers remain unable to establish a rushing attack, they’re going to lean heavily on their defense to carry them.
·Toronto, Canada
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As long as the Green Bay Packers still don't establish a ground attack, they're going to rely heavily on their defensive to get them out.
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Total News Sources18
Leaning Left6Leaning Right3Center8Last UpdatedBias Distribution47% Center
Bias Distribution
- 47% of the sources are Center
47% Center
L 35%
C 47%
R 18%
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