Packers Week 2: Stats from Green Bay’s victory over the Jets
Digging into some early numbers on the Packers Week 2 win over the Jets
The Green Bay Packers secured a victory over the New York Jets in Week 2 of the NFL season, with an overtime win. Offensively, the Packers utilized 11 personnel on 55.1% of their snaps, marking an increase from the previous week's 47.8%. They ran the ball in a mix of gap and power schemes, with Inside Zone runs proving most effective.
The passing game leaned heavily in favor of the Packers, with a 64% pass rate, though it was not particularly effective (-0.17 EPA per Play and 34.4% Success Rate). On defense, the Packers notably increased their use of Nickel personnel to 72.2% of defensive snaps, a strategy aimed at countering the Jets' 11 personnel-heavy offense.
Their blitz rate also saw an uptick, with 34.69% of defensive snaps resulting in blitzes – a 6.87% increase from the NFL average. Notable performances included Matthew Golden's strong receiving day and Lukas Van Ness' impressive pass rush, which included 3 tackles for loss, 7 pressures, and 1.5 sacks.
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