A dominant play by Josh Jacobs and the running game, capable and spotless play by Malik Willis and some great plays by defense Jeff Hafley lifted the Green Bay Packers to a 16-10 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday at Lambeau Field.
The Packers dominated time of possession and won the turnover battle 3-1. Starting in place of Jordan Love, Willis completed 12 of 14 passes and was capable on third down. Hafley’s defense intercepted Anthony Richardson three times.
Here are the best and worst players from the Packers’ win over the Colts in Week 2 of the season, according to Pro Football Focus:
Top 5 crimes
1. Rushing runner Josh Jacobs: 77.2
2. WR Romeo Doubs: 74.4
3. WR Dontayvion Wicks: 73.9
4. LG Elgton Jenkins: 70.2
5. Point guard Malik Willis: 69.6
Jacobs gained 126 yards after first contact, forced six incompletions and had four carries of 10 or more yards. He stumbled at the goal line but also created eight first downs. Doubs caught all three of his targets, averaged 20.7 yards per catch and made a controversial 39-yard catch on third down. Wicks caught three of four targets, including two third-down conversions. Jenkins didn’t allow pressure for the second straight week and was solid in the running game. One of Willis’ two incomplete passes was a sack, and he didn’t have a play for loss.
Best Defense 5
1.LB Eric Wilson: 99.4
2. S Javon Bullard: 78.3
3. CB Jaire Alexander: 70.7
4. Center fielder Eric Stokes: 69.1
5. CB Carrington Valentine: 65.9
Wilson helped set up a third-down stop and also had an interception from Anthony Richarson in just eight plays. Bullard broke up a pass, had five sacks and didn’t allow a catch in coverage. Alexander had just one catch in 39 plays. Stokes played just 24 plays but didn’t give up the ball in 17 plays. Valentine had four tackles and a pass breakup.
Bottom 5 offense
1. RG Jordan Morgan: 48.5
2. WR Bo Melton: 52.6
3. RB Mar Shawn Lloyd: 53.3
4. RT Zach Tom: 55.8
5. WR Christian Watson: 56.3
Morgan was graded poorly in the running game and left the game after 20 touchdowns with a shoulder injury. Melton rushed twice for eight yards but was graded poorly as a run blocker. Lloyd converted seven touches for 18 yards. Tom committed two fouls and was graded average as a run blocker. Watson played for 41 touchdowns but did not receive a touch or target.
Defense of the lower 5
1.LB Quay Walker: 40.1
2. DE Kingsley Enagbare: 43.7
3. DE Rashan Gary: 45.5
4. DE Lukas Van Ness: 47.2
5. Defenseman Kenny Clark: 48.6
Walker missed two tackles, gave up four passes on defense and was generally penniless against the run. Enagbare rushed 23 times but drew no pressure. Gary rushed 24 times but drew no pressure. Van Ness rushed 15 times but had only one rush. Clark had three rushes but was penniless against the run for the second straight week.
Special teams
The Packers had no special teams offense — there were no kickoff or punt returns. Special teams also went unpunished. Brayden Narveson had his first three field goals but missed from 45 yards out. Daniel Whelan caught all three of his punts inside the 20-yard line, including two inside the 10-yard line. Jayden Reed was penalized for a failed punt. Eric Wilson led the special teams with 17 touchdowns.
Playing the quarterback
Malik Willis: 69.6
Willis had an adjusted completion percentage of 92.3 (one pass) and didn’t have a turnover-worthy game. He had three sacks. He averaged 2.53 seconds to throw the ball. Seven of his 12 passes went for first downs or touchdowns. Willis also ran for 41 yards. He was 2-of-3 for 44 yards on passes thrown more than 10 yards in the air.
Statistics to know
The Packers forced 10 fumbles, gained 177 yards after first contact, created nine runs of 10 or more yards and five of 15 or more yards and recorded 13 first downs in the running game against the Colts.
