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Packers could see breakout star emerge on defense in weeks ahead

Originally posted on WI Sports Heroics | By Matt Lombardo | Last updated Oct 8, 2025 4:34 PM ET

The Green Bay Packers’ secondary got lit up by Dak Prescott in a 40-40 tie against the Dallas Cowboys before heading off to the bye week, but help could be on the way.

Through the season’s first five weeks, the Packers rank 11th against the pass, but they allowed 319 passing yards and three touchdowns to Prescott in their final game before the bye week.

Help, though, could be on the way.

Could Nate Hobbs elevate Packers’ secondary?

With a showdown against the likes of wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins on Sunday afternoon, a breakout star could be about to emerge.

Mike Spofford of the Packers’ official website suggests that cornerback Nate Hobbs getting healthier could be a major asset for coordinator Jeff Hafley and Green Bay’s defense moving forward.

“Nate Hobbs,” Spofford writes, when asked the player he’s most looking forward to see the rest of the season. “He’s getting further removed from his knee procedure during training camp, and he’s also back on the practice field after leaving the Dallas game to be evaluated for a concussion. I don’t think we’ve seen the best of Hobbs yet in this defense.”

Hobbs has appeared in three games for the Packers this season, posting 10 total tackles, one pass breakup and one tackle for loss.

Given that the 26-year-old had the added time during the bye week to get further away from the injury he suffered during the summer, he could be a player whose best football this season is still in front of him. That would be huge for a defense looking for consistent playmakers to step up.

This article first appeared on WI Sports Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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