Packers’ frustrating fourth quarter shows their run defense remains a major concern
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Packers’ frustrating fourth quarter shows their run defense remains a major concern

Associated Press  

Green Bay’s early season schedule gave the Packers a couple of immediate opportunities to measure how much they shored up their run defense, the team’s biggest weakness during Matt LaFleur’s coaching tenure. Season-opening trips to Chicago and Atlanta figured to challenge the Packers’ run defense because the Bears led the league and the Falcons ranked third in yards rushing per game last season. Through Sunday night’s games, the Packers ranked 30th in the league in yards rushing allowed per game and 22nd in yards allowed per carry. “Nobody’s perfect.” INJURIES Jenkins said Monday he sprained his medial collateral ligament in the Falcons game, but added he expects to return later this season.

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