After scoring back-to-back wins against 2024 playoff teams in the Detroit Lions and the Washington Commanders, the Green Bay Packers are set to play their first road game in the 2025 campaign. Up next for Green Bay is a matchup versus the winless Cleveland Browns, which may lead many to think that Jordan Love and company are about to go 3-0.
However, the Packers can’t look past Cleveland. Although the Browns are 0-2 through two weeks, they present a significant challenge for Green Bay.
The Packers have to be wary of Cleveland’s D
Asked by a fan about what kind of challenge awaits Green Bay in Cleveland, Packers insider Wes Hodkiewicz showed respect for the Browns’ stop unit.
With respect to Cleveland fans, Myles Garrett and the Browns’ defense are the biggest challenge. The 41 points Baltimore registered tell only a small part of a larger story, including a fourth-quarter fumble recovery for a touchdown. Cleveland only allowed 242 yards and a mere 23 rushing yards on 11 Derrick Henry carries. Meanwhile, Garrett remains one of the league’s most-feared pass rushers. I’m writing a story for today on Anthony Belton, but the thing about Garrett is he can generate pressure from anywhere. He’s a lot like Micah Parsons in that way. The Packers must protect both Jordan Love and the football. If they do that, I think they’ll be OK.
Green Bay’s offensive line has to be ready for Garrett, who’s arguably the best pass rusher in the NFL today. Although Cleveland surrendered 41 points to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 2, the Browns got to Lamar Jackson four times. On the season, the Browns are sixth in the NFL with a 10.34 percent defensive sack rate.
As for the Packers, they also have a stout defense, spearheaded by Micah Parsons, who should be a huge threat to the Browns’ 40-year-old quarterback Joe Flacco.
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