The Green Bay Packers started their preseason preparations on the right foot after taking down the Cleveland Browns in preseason. The final result was an overwhelming victory for the team that the fans hope would be replicated once games begin to matter for their playoff hopes.
Aside from the thrill of seeing NFL football back on the menu, the game also gave fans a quick peek at what their Packers would play once the season officially begins. And based on what the team has seen in the limited minutes their starters have showcased so far, there’s plenty of things to like about the Packers this season.
Jordan Love and the offense did their thing against the Browns defense, which was delightful for fans to see. However, one of the most intriguing revelations of their first preseason foray was how the defense stepped up.
Green Bay Packers’ defense balled out during their first preseason game vs. Browns
Packers writers Wes Hodkiewicz & Mike Spofford wrote about the Packers’ first pre-season foray, and they put special highlights to how the defense played:
Defensively, the Packers’ starting unit gave up a short drive for a long field goal early. Then the reserve units managed two fourth-down stops in Green Bay territory to keep Cleveland off the board, and a turnover on the opening drive of the second half set up another Packers field goal for a 23-3 advantage.
Rookie safety Evan Williams forced the fumble after a completed pass, and LB Kristian Welch recovered. Williams led the defense with six solo tackles. The Browns managed just 56 rushing yards.
It was a great game to witness for countless Packers fans who want their team to one-up their impressive debut season with Love as the franchise QB. It will not be easy for them to make the Super Bowl with the number of great teams in the NFC, but their domination over the Browns should give fans something to look forward to come September.
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