There were questions as to how the Green Bay Packers would handle the loss of cornerback Jaire Alexander (knee) and linebacker Edgerrin Cooper (hamstring) going into their win against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Quickly, their strategy on how they were going to replace those players became clear as the game unfolded — as did a surprise starter on the defensive side of the ball.
Let’s dive into this week’s snap counts and reveal what the Packers’ depth chart looks like this second, as the team attempts to quickly turn around and win its second game in five days as they face the Miami Dolphins on Thanksgiving night.