The Green Bay Packers got a much needed win on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. The defense came to play as they allowed a season low three points all afternoon. Yes, it is important to note that the Packers were facing backup quarterback Brett Rypien, but anytime you hold an NFL offense to three points it is something to celebrate.
While the defense as a whole played well, a few certainly stood out. One 22-year-old played so well that he garnered praise from some of the best on the team.
The Green Bay Packers May Have Found A Stud In DB Carrington Valentine
Rypien had a 45.2 passer rating and went 13-of-28 passing for 130 yards in his fourth career start. The situation was a tad different from shutting down the Super Bowl-winning quarterback Matthew Stafford, but impressive nontheless.
Valentine was joined by seventh-round rookie pick Anthony Johnson Jr. in the Packers’ secondary.Darnell Savage was replaced by backup safety Jonathan Owens for the second consecutive week.The Packers’ depth chart was thin, but they were also reeling from the shock of GM Brian Gutekunst’s sale of Rasul Douglas to the Buffalo Bills five days earlier.
In addition, linebacker Quay Walker missed the game, and defensive lineman Kenny Clark suffered a shoulder injury midway through. The performance from this young group was nothing short of eye-opening.
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Carrington Valentine made his fourth start of his career on Sunday, but his first since Rasul Douglas was traded. He produced a promising performance by breaking up three passes. The first career interception for Anthony Johnson came as a result of Darnell Savage being injured and Rudy Ford being inactive.
“Not too bad for a seventh-round pick, huh?” Valentine said of the unexpected dynamic duo.
Throughout, Valentine provided excellent coverage to limit Kupp, Nacua, and Tutu Atwell to nine receptions and 93 yards. Kupp found a hole in the zone for a 34-yard catch on the only big play of the game.
Going forward the Packers have high hopes for what Valentine could bring to this defense. The Packers secondary will have another chance to prove themselves when they travel to Pittsburgh next week to face off against Kenny Pickett.
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