The Packers came away with just their second shutout in the last decade, winning 17-0 to move to the top of the NFC with an 8-2 record.
This was Wilson’s first game back from a finger injury that had sidelined him for weeks, and playing in the cold weather conditions at Lambeau Field likely didn’t help him throw the ball as cleanly as he’s used to.
According to Pro Football Focus , Wilson was under pressure on 45.8 percent of his dropbacks but was only blitzed three times the entire game.
Barry’s plan for Wilson on a number of plays was to use future All-Pro inside linebacker De’Vondre Campbell as a spy, but have him give a pre-snap look as a blitzer.
Something coaches try to emphasize with quarterbacks of all ages is for them to keep their eyes downfield when pressure is coming so that they can find their receivers downfield as they get open.
Mercilus got his first sack in Green Bay on a great rep and example of converting speed to power on a pass rush.
It’s a huge blow to Green Bay’s defense to lose a veteran pass-rusher like Mercilus, especially with how he had been coming along and acclimating to Barry’s defensive scheme.
When Wilson has been under center, the Seahawks have thrived offensively with explosive shots downfield to DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett.
The 32-year-old quarterback posted a passer rating of 0.0 on throws 20-plus yards downfield, completing zero of his seven pass attempts with an interception.
When playing near the sideline with inside positioning, cornerbacks are taught to use the sideline as leverage, using their bodies to naturally force the receiver to drift towards the boundary.
The play speed, the ability to turn his head and track the ball, and the composure to stay calm and avoid making contact are all skills that rookies struggle with early in their careers.
Stokes wasn’t the only defensive back to make a great play down the sideline.
The safety duo of Savage and Adrian Amos may not get a ton of attention on NFL broadcasts, but they’ve been a huge reason why the defense has been so successful.
The two of them did a great job bracketing Lockett on a post-corner route late in Sunday’s game.