The Green Bay Packers punched their ticket into the playoffs with a win over the Chicago Bears. The Packers offense played well, complemented by a good performance from the defense. Now, the Packers travel to Jerry’s World for the first round of the Playoffs.
Here is a look at the Packers performance against the Chicago Bears.
This article will list the top five worst and best PFF-graded players from each side of the ball. We will also include some stats and some context to the grades.
By Analyzing these stats, we can get a better idea if they match up to what we see statistically. The PFF Grades are not everything, but give a good measure of where the player stands. A grade above 70 is good, and the 60s is average. A grade that is below 50 would be considered below average.
Green Bay Packers Offense
Top Five Offensive Grades
1. Jordan Love – PFF Grade: 83.0
2. Jon Runyan – PFF Grade: 81.0
3. Aaron Jones – PFF Grade: 80.4
4. Bo Melton – PFF Grade: 77.7
5. Dontayvion Wicks – PFF Grade: 77.6
Bottom Five Offensive Grades
1. Romeo Doubs – PFF Grade: 53.6
2. Ben Sims – PFF Grade: 55.9
3. Patrick Taylor – PFF Grade: 56.1
4. Malik Heath – PFF Grade: 56.7
5. Josiah Deguara – PFF Grade: 59.0
Green Bay Packers Offense Analysis
The Offense only put up 17 points but had their way with the Bears defense most of the night. Three of the first five possessions ended with a missed field goal, a miscue at the end of the first half, and a Jordan Love fumble.
Jordan Love completed 84.4% of his passes for 316 yards and two touchdowns. He was sacked only once and had a passer rating of 128.8. Every game, he looks more and more comfortable in the offense.
Jon Runyan had nine true pass block sets and did not allow a single pressure. He is still splitting snaps with Sean Rhyan. He had the highest run block grade on the team Sunday afternoon with a 77.9.
Aaron Jones is doing Aaron Jones things. He recorded his third straight 100-yard game since returning from injury. He finished with 22 carries for 111 yards, averaging five yards per carry. Jones had 84 yards after contact, and his longest run of the day was 17 yards.
Bo Melton and Dontayvion Wicks both stepped up for big games. Melton had five receptions for 61 yards. Wicks had six receptions for 61 yards and two touchdowns. After Doubs went out early with an injury, the Packers turned to an all-rookie receiving core.
Green Bay Packers Defense
Top Five Defensive Grades
1. Karl Brooks – PFF Grade: 89.4
2. Quay Walker – PFF Grade: 76.1
3. Kenny Clark – PFF Grade: 75.9
4. Jaire Alexander – PFF Grade: 74.9
5. Colby Wooden – PFF Grade: 72.1
Bottom Five Defensive Grades
1. Lukas Van Ness – PFF Grade: 44.2
2. Kingsley Enagbare – PFF Grade: 44.9
3. Devonte Wyatt – PFF Grade: 50.9
4. Carrington Valentine – PFF Grade: 54.1
5. Anthony Johnson Jr. – PFF Grade: 60.7
Green Bay Packers Defense Analysis
The Green Bay Packers defense did its job, holding the Chicago Bears to nine points. Five different Packers recorded a sack on Justin Fields.
Karl Brooks had two tackles for a loss and a sack. He made an excellent play on a screenplay that prevented what could’ve been a big play. This was Brooks’s best game of the year. Kenny Clark had a sack with four hurries.
Quay Walker finished with nine tackles and a sack. Back-to-back games that he has been. I sent on blitzes and have been able to get a sack. Walker is best when he doesn’t have to think and can play with his ears pinned back.
Jaire Alexander looked back to his usual self last night. He was targeted three times and surrendered one reception for 33 yards. He has a considerable task next week with Ceedee Lamb of the Dallas Cowboys.
Overall, the Packers defense played one of their better games of the year. They are now vs. the highest-scoring team in the league, the Dallas Cowboys. Hopefully, Joe Barry and the defense can prepare a game plan to give the Packers a chance.
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