Packers proving they can win by relying on their defense
Associated PressGREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers’ defense is meeting offseason expectations and giving this storied franchise a new look. It doesn’t matter who’s out there in the game.” The Packers spoke openly in the offseason about their high expectations for a defense that tied for 13th in points allowed per game and ranked ninth in yards allowed per game last season. Dang, we could’ve done that.’ We could’ve made that play.” Green Bay’s offense figures to improve over the course of the season as the Packers’ rookie receivers mature and tackles David Bakhtiari and Elgton Jenkins return from torn anterior cruciate ligaments. “We’ve just got to build it week by week.” NOTES: The Packers signed CB Corey Ballentine to the practice squad.. Jenkins and OT Caleb Jones didn’t practice Wednesday.. Bakhtiari, RB A.J.