:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/67454557/1274173137.jpg.0.jpg)
The Green Bay Packers’ offense has been the main story for the team over the first two weeks of the season, and with good reason. It is on a historic pace through two games, getting off to a strong start the likes of which have rarely been seen in the NFL.
But while the defense has lagged the offense behind in its performance overall, there have been some encouraging moments. The defense has scored nine points this year (counting an extra point), thanks to a safety by Jaire Alexander and an interception returned for a touchdown by Chandon Sullivan. That is nine more points than the defense scored all of last year, as they did not find the end zone once.
Sullivan in particular is a great story, and a player who gets profiled in today’s Cheese Curds. Look for some more Sullivan-related content here at Acme Packing Company this week, but for now enjoy the growth of the team’s third-year slot cornerback.
What You Might’ve Missed: No hesitation, no traffic trouble | Packers.com
The Packers' defense gets some tape study today, as Mike Spofford breaks down examples of the unit reacting quickly and decisively to the Lions' moves on offense.
Green Bay Packers Chandon Sullivan is living out his NFL dream | Packersnews.com (subscription)
Chandon is the third of five kids in the Sullivan household, and all five constantly push and compete with each other. This is a fun look at how the young defensive back's family helped him become the Packers' slot cornerback this year.
McGinn’s Grading the Packers: Aaron Jones impresses; dropped passes hurt again – The Athletic (subscription)
Sure, Aaron Jones was the star on offense, but Corey Linsley deserves a particular shout-out as well for his tremendous game in the middle of the line.
Packers rank first in NFL in all these categories entering Week 3 | Packers Wire
That’s a long list that consists of both conventional and advanced stats — all on offense, predictably.
Come for Aaron Rodgers-Drew Brees, stay for Aaron Jones-Alvin Kamara - ESPN
Yes, the veteran quarterbacks will draw the headlines, but the game will probably be decided by which running back from the 2017 draft class plays better.
Drug bust after bike chase, suspect saying "I just needed to poop" | KIMA
A man was riding his bike late at night without a light, so an officer decided to remind him about good bicycle safety practices. A few minutes later, he was arrested on 12 charges after his excuse didn't work and he was found to have a whole lot of oxycodone with fentanyl, counterfeit money, and stolen checks, among other things.