Green Bay Packers defensive end Karl Brooks (94) sacks Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) during their football game Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers defeated the Bears 17-9. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
A weekly theme here in the keys. The Packers, who could be without top cornerback Jaire Alexander because of an ankle injury, must dominate up front — especially in the passing game — to survive against Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, Brandin Cooks and Jake Ferguson. The Cowboys passing game will slice and dice the Packers patchwork secondary unless Rashan Gary, Kenny Clark, Preston Smith, Devonte Wyatt, Lukas Van Ness and Karl Brooks disrupt him early and often. This remains the dividing line for the Packers defense. Either the defensive front pressures Prescott in big spots or the Cowboys are going to create explosive plays and score a lot of points. Sunday is an especially big spot for Rashan Gary, who gets an attractive matchup. Right tackle Terence Steele has allowed 54 pressures, the third most among NFL offensive tackles, per PFF.
