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Packers need to get out ahead of the Vikings

If you watched the Jets game last Thursday night, you saw what looked like a tense exchange between Aaron Rodgers and Robert Saleh. It turns out that Rodgers yelled "two-score lead" in Saleh's face after the Jets had scored a touchdown. Seems Saleh talks a lot about giving the defense a two-score lead so he can turn up the heat and more aggressively attack on defense.

We’re pretty sure you saw it with Jeff Hafley where he seriously turned up the heat on Will Levis with the Packers holding a two score lead this past Sunday.

In a game that featured the Green Bay Packers defense getting eight sacks and forcing three turnovers, it was two fourth quarter plays that showed the potential of this Jeff Hafley defense. Twice in the fourth quarter, on third down and long, not only did Hafley bring six players on the pass pressure, he did so using his “Nascar” package. On both plays, in a nickel defense, the front six was Rashan Gary, Kingsley Enagbare, Lukas Van Ness, Preston Smith, Quay Walker and Edgerrin Cooper. On the two third and longs, Tennessee’s last-chance efforts at a big comeback were thwarted on third down and forced to punt after sacks. The first play was a sack by Smith, with pressures from Enagbare and Gary.

If the Packers can make the Vikings play from behind, something they have done precious little of so far in 2024 (Minnesota has trailed for 3 minutes and 26 seconds during 180 minutes of football this season) expect Hafley to get after Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold.

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Packer Transplants 282: LaFleur pressing all the right buttons

Corey and Aaron discuss the win over the Titans and prepare for a big divisional showdown at Lambeau Field as the Packers prepare to take on the Vikings on Sunday.

5 Takeaways From Packers 30-14 Titans: Malik Willis Shows His Worth

In Malik Willis’ first start with the Packers, he was not asked to do much, as Matt LaFleur crafted a run-heavy, conservative offense around the backup quarterback who had been with the team for all of three weeks. With the element of surprise now gone, and facing a much saltier defensive front in the Titans, LaFleur was going to have to incorporate more passing into the game plan. This meant trusting Willis to carry more of the load, which seemed a risky and somewhat unlikely proposition.

Stunningly, Willis thrived with the extra responsibility on his shoulders. He was absolutely terrific in Sunday’s win, continuing to take care of the football while expanding his repertoire beyond ‘easy button’ plays. Written off after three starts as an undercooked rookie back in 2022, Willis returned to Tennessee more experienced, and armed with a force multiplying coach in LaFleur, exacted the revenge the even-keeled quarterback insisted he was not searching for. '

The progress Willis made between his first and second starts with Green Bay was staggering to watch. His day was highlighted by two big boy throws on the same drive to convert third and 14 and later third and 18 into first downs. LaFleur being comfortable letting his QB drop back and attempt to pick up the yardage required, rather than calling a give up play, speaks to the trust he has been able to develop in Willis in such a short space of time. That is a huge compliment to Willis.

There is a good chance Jordan Love returns to face the Vikings this weekend. If that is the case, Willis’ time as the starter will end with three scores, zero picks, a 73.5% completion rate, a 122.7 quarterback rating, and most importantly, leading the Packers to a 2-0 record. It is impossible to praise Willis, LaFleur, and everyone involved in the Green Bay offense enough for what they have accomplished in the last two weeks.

Read four more takeaways from Sunday’s win over the Titans right here.

Packers Vs. Titans - 3 Plays That Make You Go Hmmm

After re-watching each Packers game, Al Bracco likes to find three plays that made him go hmmm, for various reasons. In general, he tries to focus on a theme, the less obvious, or things he didn't notice watching live.

This week? JJ Enagbare, have a day! Just like Eric Wilson last week, Kingsley Enagbare made the most of his snaps as the Packers continue with their plan of getting as many players as possible opportunities to contribute. If you care about these things, Enagbare was the top-rated Packer by PFF with a very high 92.9 score. However, I didn't need PFF to tell me how well he played. Upon a second look, Enagbare contributed in a myriad of ways and affected the game even more than I realized watching live. Check out three examples of how Enagbare was all over the place and how he was used.

Carry The G Radio - 9/24/24

Aaron Nagler (Cheesehead TV) and Bill Schmid (973 The Game) react to the Packers win over the Titans and look ahead to the big matchup with the Vikings!

Packers Receivers Patiently Waiting Their Turn

Whether Jordan Love returns this coming week at Lambeau Field against the Minnesota Vikings or the following week, the selflessness of these Packers receivers will not go unnoticed. No block no rock? Well, each and every one of those Packers receivers did their part blocking the last two weeks and now it's time for them to get that rock. Their patience in waiting their turn will pay off and Packers fans look for some big games in store for the Packers receivers.

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Game-Changing Play of the Week: Penalty and Screen Pass Put Game Out of Titans' Reach

It was another impressive victory for the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon in Tennessee. Malik Willis once again played efficient football far beyond what could reasonably have been expected of him. Meanwhile, Jeff Hafley's defense showed some real muscle, nabbing six sacks, a forced fumble and recovery, and two interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown.

The game's most important play (or, well, two plays) happened, however, on offense. Check out this week’s game-changing play of the week.

Packers Playbook: Packers 30-Titans 14

Dusty Evely from ACME Packing Company and Packers legend John Kuhn break down several plays from Green Bay's big win in Tennessee. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss their weekly breakdowns!

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