Victory Monday: Takeaways from the Packers' Beatdown of the Titans

 

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of a Victory Monday. Even though it’s Monday, the day feels a little lighter, a little brighter, because the Packers just beat the hell out of the Titans. Everyone’s buzzing—Packers fans are hyped, the defense looks unstoppable, and Malik Willis is proof that coaching matters more than ever in the NFL.

The Packers were solid on all fronts, as they should’ve been. That’s what good teams do: beat the brakes off the bad ones. The Titans were overmatched, and Green Bay made sure it showed. But the real story here is the defense. Talk about a 180 from last season.

Here’s a simple stat that says it all: the Packers have already matched their total interceptions from last season (7) in just three games. Oh, and their total takeaways through three games? Nine. That’s the same number they had through 11 games last year. Absurd doesn’t even begin to describe it.

Now, I know what the haters are going to say. “Oh, they’ve been playing turnover-prone QBs—Jalen Hurts, Anthony Richardson, and Will Levis.” And to that, I say: what do you want from them? Not get those picks? Grow up. You play the games in front of you, and the Packers’ defense is capitalizing on mistakes like a team that’s gunning for the playoffs.

You obviously have to talk about Matt LaFleur here. The job he’s done with this team, especially on offense, is something special. The way he’s managed Malik Willis has not only made Willis successful but has fully revived his career after a short, disappointing stint with the Titans. LaFleur’s ability to adapt his game plan, put Willis in favorable positions, and give him the confidence to succeed is nothing short of impressive. It’s hard to win games in the NFL, and LaFleur has done just that.

We’re only three games in, but let’s be real—when Jordan Love went down in the season opener, not many people thought we’d be sitting at 2-1 without him. Yet, here we are. The Packers are showing resilience, and they’re just getting started.

There are a few minor negatives to take away from this game, though. Rasheed Walker, who was a hero during the Packers’ late-season run last year, has started off rough this season. He had two penalties in this game, and Elgton Jenkins got hit with two holding calls in the second half. Preston Smith was flagged for the most obvious offsides of all time, but he redeemed himself with two sacks, as mentioned before.

The Packers are currently sitting with the 5th most penalties in the NFL this season. While they’ve managed to overcome them early, that’s something they need to clean up—and fast—before it starts costing them important games.

With a big matchup against a red-hot Vikings squad next week, the Packers have a real shot to stay ahead in the race for the NFC North title. It’s going to be a dogfight this year, especially with the Detroit Lions in the mix, but the Packers are proving they belong.

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