The Green Bay Packers could have a real problem on their hands with the playoffs set to begin in just a few weeks. Over the last five games, the defense has been trending in the wrong direction after a promising start to the 2021 season. Every week, it felt like the defense was improving under first-year defensive coordinator Joe Barry. However, over the last month or so, it’s been just the opposite.
Admittingly, the offense took its foot off the gas during the final quarter of their 24-22 win over the Cleveland Browns in Week 16, but the real cause for concern is how poor the run defense performed.