In a twist of fate, the Green Bay Packers found themselves on the receiving end of a fortunate goal line fumble by the Indianapolis Colts in week 2. This stroke of luck resulted in the Colts defense yielding only 16 points, marking it the 12th lowest points per drive for an offense in the league.
Despite Green Bay’s relatively low Drive Success Rate of 70.4%, their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities proved to be the difference maker. As the saying goes, “It’s not how you start, but how you finish,” and the Packers were able to find themselves in scoring position on 6 of their drives.
The statistical breakdown further highlights Green Bay’s prowess on the field. While the Packers may have only earned an average amount of first downs per play (15th 1st/ply), they managed to secure the 3rd most explosive plays in the league. This lethal combination of explosive plays and efficient drives allowed Green Bay to maintain the 11th best yards per play, despite being held to the 10th worst success rate by the Colts defense.
However, the Colts seem to be struggling with defending against big plays so far this season. Through 2 weeks, Indy has given up the 3rd most explosive plays, resulting in the 6th most yards allowed. It’s clear that tightening up their defense and limiting explosive plays will be key for the Colts moving forward in the season.
As the season progresses, both teams will look to build on their strengths and address their weaknesses in order to secure victories on the gridiron. The competition is heating up, and fans can expect more thrilling matchups and impactful plays in the weeks to come.