Packers' defense shines amid offensive struggles in early season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 1:43 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026

The Green Bay Packers' defense is performing strongly through the first two weeks of the 2026 NFL season, despite challenges faced by the offense. Key defensive players like Lukas Van Ness and Edgerrin Cooper are making significant impacts, while the offense has struggled with execution and injuries. The Packers have a chance to build on their defensive success in an upcoming matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, who have also been inconsistent on offense. The defense's strong play has kept the team competitive as the offense searches for improvement.
- •Packers' defense ranks among NFL's most disruptive through two weeks.
- •Offensive line struggles hinder the Packers' running game.
- •Jordan Love faces pressure amid offense's inconsistent performance.
- •Upcoming matchup against Falcons presents another test for defense.
- 1:43 PMYahoo Sports — Green Bay Packers News: Defense holding up its end of the bargain
"The Packers’ defense has been getting the job done in the first two weeks.
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