Packers 27, Bears 10: Breakdown of Green Bay’s Week 2 win

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For starters, returning two key players was huge for the Packers’ offense. Allen Lazard and Elgton Jenkins returned to the lineup in Week 2, which gave the offense a much-needed boost. Jenkins had a couple of rough reps but, for the most part, looked steady at right tackle, while Lazard caught two passes for 13 yards, with one being a touchdown.   

Aaron Jones was the top performer for Green Bay’s offense after not getting nearly enough touches in the season opener. Jones carried the ball 15 times for 132 yards, averaging close to nine yards per carry. He added one touchdown on the ground and another through the air on a touch pass from Aaron Rodgers.   

And speaking of Rodgers, the Packers quarterback was extremely efficient Sunday night. Rodgers was 19 of 25 for 234 yards with two touchdowns and zero interceptions for a 131.1 passer rating. Newcomer Sammy Watkins led the way for Green Bay pass catchers with 93 yards on three receptions.   

Meanwhile, Green Bay’s defense allowed a touchdown on the opening drive but responded by allowing just three points after that. Justin Fields failed to do any damage from the pocket, which was a credit to the Packers’ pass rush, who came away with three sacks. Preston Smith had arguably one of his best games since coming to Green Bay in 2019. Smith was responsible for two sacks and also had a team-high seven tackles.  

The defense’s lone turnover was on a sweet play from Jaire Alexander, who came across the field to catch what was essentially the game-ending interception late in the fourth quarter. It was Alexander’s first interception since week three of last season.