The Packers are giving up 142.2 rushing yards per game entering Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

Analysis: Green Bay is allowing 5.0 yards per carry and surrendered 176 rushing yards to the Eagles last week. The unit overall remains solid by allowing 17.2 PPG and 330.2 YPG this season, but the run defense appears to be a legitimate weak spot after four weeks. The Cowboys will surely attempt to take advantage with RB Ezekiel Elliott as the team is averaging 145.5 rushing YPG. It could be a long afternoon if DC Mike Pettine is unable to whip up a quick solution, making the Packers a dicey play in Week…read more

Through three games, the Packers have allowed just 11.7 points per game - the third-lowest average in football - and lead the league in takeaways (eight).

Analysis: The Packers are set to take on the Eagles and Carson Wentz, who's thrown for 803 yards and six touchdowns through three games while earning a 91.2 quarterback rating. One thing that may benefit the Packers' defense is the number of injuries plaguing Philadelphia's offense. DeSean Jackson (abdomen) will likely miss the contest, while Alshon Jeffrey (calf), Corey Clement (shoulder), J.J. Arcega-Whiteside (heel) and Dallas Goedert (calf) all have at least some risk of missing the game, as well.…read more

Oren Burks (pectoral) and Darnell Savage (shin) are both dealing with injuries that could threaten their status for the Packers' Week 3 matchup with Denver.

Analysis: Burks has already missed Green Bay's first two games. Savage is dealing with a bone bruise in his shin but is preparing to play Sunday, even if he's limited in practice throughout the week. The Packers' defense has certainly seen massive improvement so far this season as compared to years past. Green Bay has held opposing quarterbacks - so far just Mitchell Trubisky and Kirk Cousins - to a 58.3 passer rating and has allowed just 19 points through two games, each good for second-best in the…read more

The Packers allowed only three points in Week 1 and will play the Vikings at home on Sunday.

Analysis: Green Bay put forth a defensive effort that hadn't been seen from the Packers in awhile, holding the Bears to three points and 254 yards (just 46 rushing yards) while notching five sacks and one interception. Offseason additions Preston Smith, Za'Darius Smith and Adrian Amos all made immediate impacts. The Vikings dominated their Week 1 win over Atlanta with 172 rushing yards, while QB Kirk Cousins attempted only 10 passes in the blowout win. It seems unlikely Green Bay will be able to keep a…read more

LB Oren Burks (pectoral) didn't practice Monday ahead of Thursday's season opener against the Bears.

Analysis: The offseason additions of S Adrian Amos, OLBs Preston Smith, Za'Darius Smith and Rashan Gary provide a significant talent boost to DC Mike Pettine's arsenal. The Bears finished in the bottom half of the league in total offense (343.9 YPG) and giveaways (24), as QB Mitchell Trubisky remained inconsistent during his second season. However, the Packers struggled to force turnovers in 2018 (only 15), but the introduction of potential playmakers this offseason should provide a boost to those…read more

LB Oren Burks won't require surgery after suffering a pectoral injury in the Packers' preseason opener.

Analysis: Burks was feared to be lost for the season with a torn pectoral, but he now has a more optimistic outlook. Defensive coordinator Mike Pettine received some heavy reinforcements for his second season in Green Bay, as S Adrian Amos, OLBs Za'Darius Smith, Preston Smith and first-round picks Rashan Gary and Darnell Savage were added in the offseason. The Packers finished 18th in toal defense (354.4 YPG) and 22nd in scoring defense (22 PPG) in 2018, but they forced only 15 turnovers, which ranked…read more

The Packers rank 29th in the league with seven interceptions. They play the Lions in Week 17.

Analysis: The Packers secondary continues to be plagued by injuries, and they may not risk top CB Jaire Alexander's health in the season finale while he tends to a groin issue. That would leave an already thin secondary in even rougher shape, but the Lions don't have many assets left at wide receiver and it could get worse if Kenny Golladay (chest) sits out or is limited. The Packers don't have any of their starting defensive linemen from Week 1 either, but the Lions struggle on the ground with Kerryon…read more

The Packers have allowed 24 or less points in four straight games. They play the Jets in Week 16.

Analysis: The Packers have dropped out of playoff contention and may look to take their frustrations out on the Jets. They'll be gifted with a matchup against a turnover-prone rookie QB in Sam Darnold, who has a 14:15 TD:INT ratio through 11 games. However, the Packers will be without pass-rushing DT Kenny Clark (elbow), who was second on the team with six sacks. That may give Darnold additional time, but the Packers defensive backs are strong and have kept opponents under 240 passing yards in five of…read more

The Packers have forced just five turnovers since their Week 7 bye. They play the Bears in Week 15.

Analysis: The Packers opened the season with a thriller against the Bears as their defense stood strong and allowed just six points in the second half. The Bears still rely on their defense to win games, but their offense has shown glimpses of fire since that matchup as it has settled into coach Matt Nagy's new scheme. In fact, they rank seventh in the league with 27.6 points per game, although a good portion of that comes from a defense that constantly brings turnovers to the pay dirt. The Packers…read more

The Packers rank sixth in the league with 224.0 passing yards allowed per game. They play the Falcons in Week 14.

Analysis: The Packers' strong pass defense will buckle in for a matchup against the Falcons' fifth-ranked pass offense, which features three dangerous wideouts and has racked up over 300 passing yards in five of the last six games. The Packers remain injured in the secondary and don't appear equipped to handle that fire power. They still rank fourth in the league with 38 sacks but just lost DE Mike Daniels (foot) for the season and may see their pass rush suffer as a result. This could turn into a…read more

The Packers have allowed over 123 rushing yards in five of the last six games. They play the Cardinals in Week 13.

Analysis: Cardinals RB David Johnson is beginning to look more comfortable since the coaching change, notching at least 100 scrimmage yards in three of the last four outings. Still, the offense is ran through rookie QB Josh Rosen who is prone to turnovers, with the Cardinals coughing up the ball 22 times this season to rank sixth-worst in the league. Although the Packers have forced a turnover in just two of the last five games, this will be an excellent opportunity to get back on track. Either way, the…read more

The Packers have allowed 27 or more points in five their last six games. They play the Vikings in Week 12.

Analysis: Two teams that are looking to save their seasons will play for the second time, as the first outing ended in a 29-29 tie due to multiple missed field goals. The Packers defense has turned a corner since then in terms of pass rush, as they rank third in the league with 34 sacks and they dropped QB Kirk Cousins twice earlier this year. However, Cousins was still able to rack up 425 yards, four touchdowns and a pick on the road, and he'll benefit from home-field advantage this time around. If it's…read more

The Packers have allowed over 120 rushing yards in four straight games. They play the Seahawks in Week 11.

Analysis: No team in the league has more rushing attempts (288) or yards (1,370) than the Seahawks. Their commitment to the ground game will be backed by three healthy running backs since Chris Carson (hip) has been cleared to return from a one-game absence. While Carson was out, rookie Rashaad Penny finally arrived with 108 rushing yards and a touchdown versus the Rams in Week 10, with Mike Davis chipping in 80 scrimmage yards and a score. QB Russell Wilson can beat teams with his feet as well. This…read more