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Packers Defense Impresses NFL Twitter as Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Beat Rams

Bleacher Report | December 20, 2022

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It's rarely been pretty for the Green Bay Packers this season. Monday night was no exception. But for once, the defense stepped up in a major way.

Green Bay stifled the beat-up Los Angeles Rams offense, holding it to 156 yards in a 24-12 victory.

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The Packers defense has not earned plaudits often this season. But on Monday night, NFL Twitter tipped its cap to that unit, namely edge-rusher Preston Smith:

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Packers defense has 9 QB hits, 6 TFLs, 5 sacks, 5 pass breakups and a takeaway tonight.

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