US EditionKeisean Nixon's emergence at cornerback helps Packers defense produce impressive start
Keisean Nixon has become a leading cornerback for the Packers, contributing to a defense that has allowed fewer than 200 net passing yards and 60 rushing yards in the first two games.
- Keisean Nixon helped lead the Packers to a 27-18 win over the Washington Commanders on Thursday at Lambeau Field, contributing to the best defensive start in the Super Bowl era after two weeks.
- After Jaire Alexander's exit, the Green Bay Packers relied on Keisean Nixon, who shifted from nickel to outside corner last year as Alexander's injuries limited him to seven games.
- By the numbers, Green Bay's defense has recorded four or more sacks in both games while allowing 97 rushing yards on 41 carries through two games, with Keisean Nixon collecting a career-high five passes defensed, the most since Jaire Alexander in 2018.
- Next up on the schedule, the Green Bay Packers face four road games starting Sept. 21 at Cleveland and won’t return home until Oct. 12 versus Cincinnati; if their defense maintains its level, it could boost Super Bowl chances.
- Yet analysts caution that Micah Parsons generated eight pressures Thursday and he and Edgerrin Cooper combined for a sack causing a 10-yard loss on Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders quarterback, but the defense remains partially untested against stronger offenses after facing the Detroit Lions.
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Keisean Nixon's emergence at cornerback helps Packers defense produce impressive start
Green Bay’s Keisean Nixon always believed he could be an effective lead cornerback for an NFL team and looked forward to the chance to prove it.
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Green Bay player Keisean Nixon always believed that he could be an effective main cornerer for an NFL team and looked forward to proving it.
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