It was far from a stellar performance for the Green Bay Packers on Sunday but in the end, they still got the job done. The Packers finally broke their four-game losing streak via a dominant 20-3 win over the Los Angeles Rams at Lambeau Field.
A lot of credit obviously needs to be given to Green Bay’s defense on the day but at the same time, it was their run game on offense that played an integral part in the Packers being able to secure their third win of the season.
Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love Sounds Off on Run Game
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After the game, Jordan Love heaped praise on Green Bay’s run game against the Rams. It obviously eased the pressure on the quarterback in terms of his passing, and the fact that the Packers rushed a total of 184 yards against LA’s 68 yards is a clear testament to how important the run game proved to be for Green Bay.
“It’s awesome,” said Love, via Paul Bretl of Packers Wire. “I think it just helps open up more things downfield. Just being able to lean on that run game and just know that we are going to pound out those yards, just keep pushing the ball downfield and I think it’s demoralizing for the defense being able to run the ball well and that’s what we did.
“Credit to the O-line, the running backs, tight ends, everybody blocking. It was a good feeling to get that running game going today.”
Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon did not exactly turn in mind-blowing performances, but combined, they made sure to pound on the same drum throughout the game. It goes without saying that this delivered tremendous results for the Packers.
Matt LaFleur Reacts
Head coach Matt LaFleur echoed his quarterback’s thoughts after the win. The tenured shot-caller also credited the team’s run game as he sounded off on the victory:
“It definitely opens things up,” said LaFleur. “It felt like in the first half, when we were calling passes some bad things were happening.
“Anytime you’re able to do that, that means you’re moving the sticks as well. You’re doing a good job on third down. You’re just able to get into a much better rhythm. I felt that today and it helps everybody. It helps him (Jordan Love), it helps me as a play-caller, and it usually leads to a winning performance.”
Indeed it did.
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