The Green Bay Packers got a major boost just before the 2025 NFL season , when they landed pass rusher Micah Parsons via a trade.
In the first two weeks, Green Bay’s defense looked impressive, even with Parsons playing with a back issue. Since then, however, the Packers have struggled to play consistent great football on that side of the field. One thing that’s been consistent about Green Bay’s stop unit, though, is its ability to shut down opponents in opening drives.
“THE PACKERS HAVE NOT ALLOWED ANY POINTS ON THE OPENING DRIVE FOR 9 CONSECUTIVE GAMES,” read the graphic on Green Bay’s Instagram post on Monday, which also said that it’s the longest active streak in the NFL this season.
That streak hit its ninth game in last Sunday’s 27-18 win by the Packers over the Cincinnati Bengals at Lambeau Field.
“Now we gotta finish up strong as well! Second half not so good! Let’s go pack!” said a fan on X.
Another one said: “Yessirrr, GO PACK GO!!!
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From a commenter: “Now let’s have that same defense for the rest of the game too.”
“That is awesome…. But let’s figure out how to CLOSE GAMES! That’s more important,” a social media user posted.
Via a different commenter: “We can do better. Go Pack Go
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Said another: “We have to keep it going PACK!”
As a whole, Green Bay’s defense is giving up just 20.4 points per game and 280.2 total yards per outing, 10th and fifth in the NFL through six weeks of the season, respectively.
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