Packers Defense Stifles Offense in 11th Camp Practice as Starters Score 1 TD on 6 Red-Zone Plays
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Updated · Sports Illustrated · Aug 11
Packers Defense Stifles Offense in 11th Camp Practice as Starters Score 1 TD on 6 Red-Zone Plays
3 articles · Updated · Sports Illustrated · Aug 11
Summary
Green Bay’s defense controlled Tuesday’s 11th training camp practice, with the No. 1 offense managing only one likely touchdown across six third-and-goal snaps in a red-zone period.
Jordan Love and the starters struggled from the opening botched snap onward, while Xavier McKinney said the defense was technically sound and communicated well enough to "get off the field."
Evan Williams stood out on the back end by forcing Skyy Moore out of the end zone to erase a score and later intercepting a deep ball from Tyrod Taylor.
At cornerback, Keisean Nixon reclaimed every first-team snap opposite rookie Brandon Cisse after Benjamin St-Juste had worked with the starters earlier in camp; Carrington Valentine also returned from a hamstring injury.
Thursday’s preseason opener against Pittsburgh is next, with Love and the defensive starters expected to play limited snaps as Green Bay carries a defense the report estimated has won 10 of 11 camp practices.