5 takeaways from Packers’ down-to-the-wire win over Rams

3. The protection rose to the event in different moments, too.

On the Rams’ second drive of the sport, with the Packers already main 7-0, they went for it on fourth-and-goal from the 4-yard line however Inexperienced Bay bought the cease.

Additionally late within the second quarter, the Rams have been in field-goal vary till linebacker Quay Walker and Williams mixed for a 6-yard loss on a pitch to working again Kyren Williams (22 carries, 102 yards). Two performs later, rookie linebacker Edgerrin Cooper bought a sack and the Rams punted.

These missed factors actually mattered as the sport wore on.

Williams performed the majority of the sport at security after the Packers switched up their secondary in cornerback Jaire Alexander’s absence. Fellow rookie Javon Bullard moved to the slot, with veteran nook Keisean Nixon shifting exterior, whereas cornerbacks Eric Stokes and Carrington Valentine (getting back from damage) additionally bought their share of snaps.

“He is one other man that is very sensible, instinctive, has a knack for the soccer,” LaFleur mentioned of Williams.

“Proper now we have now a great drawback. We have now lots of people we really feel can play within the secondary for us, and the problem is once we get everyone wholesome, how can we get all of them concerned?”

4. The primary half was some powerful sledding.

Working again Josh Jacobs (19 carries, 73 yards) bought his first landing as a Packer within the first quarter, arrange by a 53-yard bomb to receiver Jayden Reed that he one way or the other caught with three defenders round him.

“Not an awesome choice on my half, however when you could have a playmaker like J-Reed he will go up and make you proper,” mentioned Love, who completed 15-of-26 for 224 yards.

Aside from that, although, the offense went three-and-out thrice within the first half, and Love threw a pick-six when he was attempting to keep away from taking place ultimately zone for a security. His off-balance throw was intercepted by security Jaylen McCollough on the 4-yard line for a simple rating to provide the Rams a 13-7 lead.

“Dangerous choice,” Love mentioned, matter of factly. “It is all about the way you reply and bounce again.”

To his credit score, he did reply, driving the Packers for a subject aim proper earlier than halftime to make it 13-10.